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HISTORY  AND   RECORDS 

OF  THE 

FIRST 

CONGREGATIONAL  CHURCH, 

HANOVER,   MASS., 

1727  —  1865, 

AND    INSCRIPTIONS    FROM   THE   HEADSTONES  AND   TOMBS   IN   THE   CEMETERY   AT 

CENTRE   HANOVER,   MASS., 


'    BEING   VOLUME   I.   OF  THE  CHURCH  AND  CEMETERY   RECORDS   OF 
HANOVER,   MASS. 

BY 

L.  VERNON    BRIGGS, 

AUTHOR  OF   "  HISTORY  OF  SHIPBUILDING  ON  NORTH   RIVER,  MASSACHUSETTS,"  MEMBER 

OF    THE    OLD    COLONY  COMMISSION  (HISTORICAL)  BY  APPOINTMENT  FROM  GOV. 

GREENHALGE    IN    1896,    MEMBER    OF    THE    NEW    ENGLAND    HISTORIC- 

GENEALOGICAL  SOCIETY,  AND  OF  THE  BO8TONIAN  SOCIETY. 


BOSTON,   MASS.: 

WALLACE   SPOONER,    PRINTER,    IJ   PROVINCE   STREET. 
l895. 


COPYRIGHT  BY 

L.  VERNON   BRIGGS, 
1895. 


DEDICATED 


AFFECTIONATE  RESPECT 
TO 

(Clifford  KmtAttt, 

WHO   FROM   YOUTH 

HAS   BEEN 

EVER  A  PATIENT,   FAITHFUL   AND 
TRUE  FRIEND. 


VI  PEEFACE. 

the  oldest  date  is  that  erected  to  "Mr.  Thos.  Ramsdell,  A.  D.  1727," 
the  same  year  that  the  town  was  incorporated  and  the  church  estab- 
lished here.  There  were  undoubtedly  many  burials  in  this  cemetery 
prior  to  that  date,  and  on  the  older  graves  may  yet  be  seen  heaps  of 
stones,  placed  there  to  keep  the  wolves  and  dogs  from  digging  up  the 
bodies.  Little  is  left  in  these  graves.  In  1886,  when  making  some 
improvements  in  the  cemetery  with  money  raised  by  concerts,  I  had 
occasion  to  have  one  or  more  of  the  old  graves  opened.  A  streak  of 
black  earth,  a  tuft  of  hair,  and  in  one  instance  a  few  kernels  of  parched 
corn  where  the  stomach  ought  to  be,  was  all  that  was  found  by  Mr. 
Andrew  T.  Damon,  who  opened  the  graves.  I  am  indebted  to  Mr. 
Damon  for  many  favors  and  much  kindness  during  my  acquaintance 
with  him,  extending  over  many  years.  No  one  now  living  knows  more 
about  the  old  cemetery  than  he. 

In  closing  this  preface  I  wish  to  especially  commend  this  volume  to 
all  who  have  time  to  make  a  careful  study  of  it.  Many  will  find  much  to 
give  them  light  on  the  characters  who  lived  in  this  country  town  a  cen- 
tury ago,  and  who  had  such  difficulty  in  getting  the  wayward  members 
back  to  the  fold,  in  keeping  the  small  boy  quiet,  and  in  raising  enough 
money  to  support  the  minister.  They  were  responsible  for  the  present 
generations;  do  we  all  realize  that  we  are  equally  responsible  for  the 
coming  generations. 

L.   VERNON    BRIGGS. 

AUGUST,  1895. 


CONTENTS. 

For  Index  of  Names  See  End  of  Volume. 


CHAPTER   I. 

PACK. 

Formation  of  Church  and  Biographies  of  Its  Ministers        ....         1~5I 

CHAPTER   II. 
"  Of  the  gathering  of  the  church  ordination  and  church  meetings  "     .         .       52-69 

CHAPTER  III. 
Admitted  to  the  church — 1728-1864 70-86 

CHAPTER   IV. 

Marriages  Performed  by  the  Pastors  of  the  First  Congregational  Church  — 

1728-1827  87-106 

CHAPTER   V. 
Births  — 1730-1819 107-116 

CHAPTER   VI. 
Baptisms —  1728-1866 108-166 

CHAFFER   VII. 

Dismissions,   Suspensions  and  Excommunications  from  the  church  as  re- 
corded—  1757-1865 167-178 

CHAPTER   VIII. 

Deaths  Entered  on  the    Records  of  the    First  Congregational   Church  — 

1728-1867  .  179-213 

CHAPTER   IX. 

Inscriptions  from  the  Stones  and  Tombs  in  the  Cemetery  at  Centre  Han- 
over— 1727-1895       214-309 


LIST   OF   ILLUSTRATIONS. 


PRESENT  MEETING-HOUSE  of  the  First  Congregational  Church.  From 

a  photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs Frontispiece 

SAMUEL  STETSON  HOUSE,  where  meetings  were  first  held.     From  a 

photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs 2 

PLAN  of  the  parts  of  Scituate  and  Abington  that  were  incorporated  as 

Hanover,  June  14,  1727.     From  an  original  drawing  ...  7 

HOUSE  occupied  by  Rev.  Samuel  Baldwin  during  his  pastorate.     From  a 

photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs 8 

HOUSE  occupied  by  Revs.  Mellen,  Chaddock,  Chapin,  Smith,  Duncan, 

during  their  pastorates.     From  a  photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs       .  14 

MAP  of  Hanover,  A.  D.  1794.     From  an  original  drawing          ...  24 

REV.  ABEL  G.  DUNCAN.     From  a  photograph  owned  by  his  son  .  34 

PRESENT  PARSONAGE,  built  A.  D.  1855,  on  land  purchased  of  Sam'l 

Stetson 48 

SHIP  "Cronstadt."     From  "  History  of  Shipbuilding  on  North  River  "      .  51 

FIRST  MEETING-HOUSE.     From  Barry's  "  History  of  Hanover  "         .  86 

SECOND  MEETING-HOUSE.     From  Barry's  "  History  of  Hanover"     .  116 

THIRD  MEETING-HOUSE.     From  Barry's  "  History  of  Hanover  "        .  166 

PORTRAIT  of  Keoni  Kalua 260 

STONE  ERECTED  to  Mr.  Thos.  and  Mrs.  Sarah  Ramsdell,  1727-1773. 

From  a  photograph  by  L.  Vernori  Briggs  273 

STONE  ERECTED  to  Dea.  Joseph  Stockbridge  and  Mrs.  Margaret,  his 

wife,  1732-1773.     From  a  photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs      .         .  280 

STONE  ERECTED  to  Mr.  John  Stockbridge,  1768.     From  a  photograph 

by  L.  Vernon  Briggs 284 

STONE  ERECTED  to  Dea.  Joseph  and  Mrs.  Anna  Stockbridge,  1783- 

1783.     From  a  photograph  by  L.  Vernon  Briggs         ....  286 

STONE  ERECTED  to  David  Stockbridge,  Esq.,   1788.     From  a  photo- 
graph by  L.  Vernon  Briggs 294 

STONE  ERECTED  to  Mr.  Lewis  White,   1813.     From  a  photograph  by 

L.  Vernon  Briggs 298 


HISTORY  OF  THE  FIRST  CONGREGATIONAL  CHURCH, 
HANOVER,  MASS. 


CHAPTER  I. 


FORMATION  OF  CHURCH  AND  BIOGRAPHIES  OF  ITS  MINISTERS. 


THE  early  history  of  Hanover  is  identified  with  that  of 
Scituate,  to  which  town  its  territory  belonged  until  1727, 
excepting  only  a  small  portion  which  was  taken  from  Abington. 
Therefore  the  church  history,  prior  to  1727,  of  the  people  living 
in  the  territory,  now  known  as  Hanover,  is  to  be  found  mainly 
in  the  church  records  of  Scituate.  This  territory  was  settled 
in  1649;  the  part  of  Scituate  lying  about  the  harbor  was  settled 
in  1628,  thus  making  Scituate  the  second  settlement  in  Ply- 
mouth Colony,  though  not  the  second  incorporated  town. 

When  the  inhabitants  of  Hanover,  then  numbering  about 
three  hundred  souls,  decided  to  petition  to  be  set  off  a  town  by 
themselves,  they  were  met  with  considerable  opposition  from 
the  inhabitants  of  Abington,  though  the  inhabitants  of  Scituate 
gave  them  no  trouble.  The  General  Court,  receiving  the  remon- 
strance, appointed  a  committee,  consisting  of  Lieut.  Gov.  Tailor 
and  Elisha  Cook,  of  the  Council,  and  Ezra  Bourne,  Maj.  Tiles- 
ton,  and  Edward  Arnold,  of  the  House,  to  view  the  territory, 
and  they  reported  in  favor  of  its  corporation,  although  they  al- 
lowed it  would 

''Put  the  inhabitants  of  Abington  under  some  difficulties  respecting 
the  supporting  the  public  worship  of  Gotl,  for  that  several  large  tracts 
of  land  within  the  town  did  not  pay  towards  the  maintenance  of  the 
ministry." 


2  REV.    DANIEL    DWIGHT. 

It  was  decided  to  call  the  new  town  Hanover,  probably  after 
the  Duke  of  Hanover,  who  had  lately  been  called  to  the  English 
throne,  under  the  title  of  George  I,  and  as  yet  the  Colonies  had 
seen  little  to  give  them  cause  to  be  otherwise  than  loyal  to  their 
Island  government. 

In  the  act  incorporating  the  town  of  Hanover,  June  14,  1727, 
it  was  stipulated  as  one  of  the  conditions  of  the  grant 

"That  the  inhabitants  of  the  said  town  of  Hanover  do  within  the 
space  of  two  years  from  the  publication  of  this  act  erect  and  finish  a 
suitable  house  for  the  Public  Worship  of  God,  and  as  soon  as  may  be 
procure  and  settle  a  learned  Orthodox  Minister  of  good  conversation 
and  make  provision  for  his  comfortable  and  honorable  support,  and 
that  thereupon  they  be  discharged  from  any  further  payment  for  the 
maintenance  of  the  ministry  &c.,  in  the  towns  of  Scituate  or  Abing- 
ton  for  any  estate  lying  within  the  said  town  of  Hanover." 

In  pursuance  of  this  proviso  one  of  the  first  steps  taken  by 
the  town  was  to  provide  for  the  support  of  Public  Worship,  and 
July  17,  1727,  Mr.  DANIEL  DWIGHT,  who  had  already 
preached  in  the  town,  was  chosen  to  dispense  the  Word  of  God 
for  three  months. 

Rev.  Daniel  Dwight  was  a  descendant  of  Michael  Dwight,  of 
Dedham,  Mass..  He  was  born  October  28,  1707;  graduated 
from  Harvard  College  in  1726,  and  was  never  married.  He 
preached  occasionally,  though  for  years  he  engaged  in  business. 
He  died  July  4,  1747,  aged  39. 

Messrs.  Amos  Sylvester  and  Thomas  Josselynn  were  chosen 
to  arrange  with  Mr.  Dwight,  and  £7  s.  19  were  subsequently 
voted  as  a  remuneration  for  his  services.  Meetings  were  held 
at  this  time  in  private  dwellings,  and  the  house  of  Mr.  Samuel 
Stetson,  being  nearest  the  centre  of  the  town,  and  most  con- 
venient for  the  public  accommodation,  was  principally  used. 

August  29th,  of  the  same  year,  ^60  was  voted  for  the  support 
of  a  minister,  and  Isaac  Buck,  Elijah  Gushing  and  Joseph  House 
were  chosen  to  provide  one.  Nov.  I3th,  it  was  agreed  to  erect 
a  meeting-house  at  the  most  convenient  place,  by  the  road  called 
the  Drinkwater  Road,  and  Elijah  Bisbee,  Joshua  Turner,  and 


SAMUEL   STETSON    HOUSE,    WHERE   CHURCH   MEETINGS   WERE    HELD   IN    1727, 
AND    ON     DIFFERENT    OCCASIONS    SINCE    THEN. 


FIRST    MEETING-HOUSE.  3 

Aaron  Soule  were  chosen  to  select  the  site,  and  Job  Otis  was 
appointed  to  inform  them  of  the  town's  desire.    Dec.  I3th,  voted: 

"That  the  size  of  the  house  be  as  follows:  Length  48  ft. ;  Width 
38  ft. ;  and  height  between  joints  19  ft.  to  be  completed  by  October 
ist  1728." 

Elijah  Gushing,  Joseph  House  and  Abner  Dwelly  were  chosen 
a  building  committee,  and  to  see  that  the  house  was  done  in  a 
workmanlike  manner,  but  as  cheap  as  possible.  The  house  was 
erected  at  a  cost  of  ^300.  Barry  says  : 

"January  22,  1728,  Isaac  Bush  was  chosen  agent  to  apply  to 
the  town  of  Scituate  for  aid  in  erecting  the  new  meeting-house ; 
a  subscription  paper  was  circulated  by  him,  on  which  the  sum 
of  £go  was  subscribed,  but  of  which  only  £66  is.  6d.,  were 
realized ;  and  it  was  agreed  that  the  money  thus  obtained  should 
be  proportioned  on  the  polls  and  estates,  towards  defraying  the 
charges.  Mr.  Buck  was  also  agent  to  apply  to  citizens  of  Han- 
over for  aid.  Gifts  of  land  were  made  by  John  Gushing,  Job 
Otis,  Nicholas  Litchfield,  Stephen  Clapp,  Sen.,  and  others  of 
Scituate;  Rev.  Thomas  Barstow,  of  Taunton:  and  Joseph  Bars- 
tow,  and  Samuel  Barstow,  of  Hanover;  the  lots  being  laid  out 
for  the  town  by  Caleb  Torrey,  and  Stephen  Clapp,  of  Scituate. 
The  land  on  which  the  house  was  built,  is  said  to  have  been 
given  by  Thomas  Buck.  Isaac  Buck  was  the  agent  of  the  town 
to  receive  the  deeds  of  the  above  lots. 

"March  23,  1728,  the  town  voted  to  take  their  part  of  the 
Government  loan  of  ^60,000,  'now  in  the  Treasury  at  Boston,' 
and  Joseph  Barstow,  Benjamin  Curtis,  and  Samuel  Barstow, 
were  chosen  to  receive  the  same,  and  to  let  it  out  towards  pay- 
ing the  carpenters.  Gifts  of  lumber  were  made  by  several  per- 
sons, and  what  was  left,  after  the  house  was  finished,  was  sold 
for  the  use  of  the  ministry.  The  whole  cost  of  the  house  appears 
to  have  been  about  ^300. 

"This  first  meeting-house  stood  on  the  same  spot  as  the 
present  house,  and  continued  in  use  until  1765,  under  the  min- 
istry of  Mr.  Baldwin,  when  the  second  house  was  built.  No 


4  REV.    BENJAMIN    BASS. 

records  exist  from  which  a  correct  idea  of  its  appearance  can  be 
gained.  An  old  lady,  Mrs.  Perry,  living  in  Pembroke  in  1853, 
and  then  98  years  old,  born  in  1755,  and  who  was  ten  years  of 
age  when  the  second  house  was  erected,  has  a  distinct  recollec- 
tion of  that  event,  but  not  of  the  looks  of  the  original  edifice. 
From  the  best  information  I  can  gain,  I  learn  that  it  was  a  plain 
structure,  in  accordance  with  the  simplicity  of  the  times,  facing 
the  South ;  without  steeple  or  chimney ;  the  windows  glazed  with 
diamond-shaped  glass;  the  walls  unplastered;  and  unwarmed  by 
stove  or  furnace ;  and  here,  for  about  forty  years,  the  fathers  of 
the  town,  with  their  wives  and  little  ones,  gathered  together, 
from  Sabbath  to  Sabbath,  in  summer's  heat  and  winter's  cold, 
listening  devoutly  to  the  ministrations  of  the  Word  of  God,  and 
chanting,  to  the  quaint,  old-fashioned  tunes  of  the  day,  Stern- 
hold  and  Hopkins'  hymns,  deaconed  off  to  them  line  by  line." 

August  27th,  1728,  Benjamin  Curtis,  Elijah  Gushing,  William 
Witherell,  Thomas  Josselynn,  and  Benjamin  Curtis,  jr.,  were 
chosen 


"To  advise  with  the  neighboring  ordained  ministers  as  the  law 
directs,  in  order  for  the  settlement  of  the  REV.  BENJ  :  BASS  in  the 
work  of  the  ministry  ;" 

and  subsequently  it  was  voted  that  the  sum  of  ^130  per  annum 
be  paid  as  his  salary.  Nov.  23rd,  1728,  it  was  voted  to  ordain 
Mr.  Bass  to  the  work  of  the  ministry;  and  Amos  Sylvester 
was  chosen  to  make  provision  for  the  council.  Rev.  Benj  : 
Bass  was  the  son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  Bass,  of  Braintree,  and 
a  descendant  of  Samuel  Bass,  who,  with  his  wife  Anne  and  one 
or  two  young  children,  came  to  New  England  in  1630,  and  set- 
tled first  in  Roxbury,  and  afterwards  in  that  part  of  Braintree 
which  is  now  Quincy.  Benjamin  was  born  in  1694,  and  gradu- 
ated at  Harvard  College  in  1715. 

The  ordination  of  Mr.  Bass  took  place  Dec.  11,  1728.  Previ- 
ous to  this,  Dec.  5th,  was  observed  as  a  day  of 


FIRST    COMMUNION.  5 

"  Fasting  and  Prayer  to  implore  the  Divine  Presence  and  Blessing 
to  attend  the  ministry  of  the  Pastor  elect,  Benj:  Bass,  M.  A.,  who 
had  before  this  accepted  the  Town's  call  to  the  Pastoral  office  amongst 
them." 

The  church,  consisting  of  ten  members  besides  the  pastor 
elect,  was  formed  on  this  day,  and  they  then  subscribed  the 
Church  Covenant.  The  following  names  appear  in  the  Church 
Records  of  those  who  constituted  the  church  at  this  time,  and 
signed  the  covenant : 

Joseph  Stockbridge,  Elijah  Gushing,  James  Hatch,  John 
Tailor,  Samuel  Staples,  Isaac  Buck,  Joseph  Stockbridge,  jr., 
Thomas  Josselynn,  Amasa  Turner,  and  Samuel  Skiff.  The 
covenant  signed  by  them  is  found  further  on  in  this  book. 

At  the  ordination  of  Mr.  Bass  the  Rev.  Mr.  Eells,  of  Scituate, 
and  Rev.  Mr.  Lewis,  of  Pembroke,  were  present  and  assisted  in 
the  services. 

At  a  church  meeting,  held  Jan.  roth,  1729,  Joseph  Stockbridge 
and  Elijah  Gushing  were  chosen  deacons,  and  it  was  agreed  to 
raise  money  by  contribution  to  provide  utensils  for  the  Lord's 
Table.  A  contribution  was  accordingly  made  January  iQth,  it 
being  the  Sabbath,  and  with  the  proceeds  there  were  bought 

"Three  pewter  tankards,  marked  C.  T.,  of  10  s.  price  each;  five 
pewter  beakers,  costing  35.  6dL  each,  and  marked  C.  B.;  two  pewter 
platters,  marked  C.  P.;  a  pewter  basin  for  baptism ;  and  a  cloth  for 
the  Communion  Table." 

The  communion  was  celebrated  for  the  first  time  March  2nd, 
1729,  and  the  first  service  plate  continued  in  use  until  1768. 

Feb.  1 5th,  1736,  occurred  the  death  of  John  Taylor,  one  of 
the  original  members  of  the  Church. 

March  7,  1742,  the  Church  took  a  vote  to  see  if  the  Society 
would  sing  in  the  new  way,  and  it  passed  in  the  affirmative. 
Then,  being  desired  to  bring  in  their  votes  for  a  tuner,  Mr. 
Ezekiel  Turner  was  chosen  by  a  considerable  majority.  Previ- 
ous to  this,  singing,  in  most,  if  not  all  the  New  England  churches, 
had  been  strictly  congregational,  the  lines  of  the  hymns  being 
read  off  by  the  Deacon,  who  usually  pitched  the  tune,  and  all 


6  REV.    SAMUEL   BALDWIN. 

who  could  sing  joined  in.  By  this  vote,  Sternhold  and  Hopkins' 
version  of  the  Psalms  was  rejected,  and  Tate  and  Brady's  was 
adopted.  From  the  first  the  church  steadily  increased  in  num- 
bers. On  Nov.  4th,  1744,  Susannah  Rose,  an  Indian,  was  received 
by  letter  from  the  Indian  Church  of  Mashpee  in  Sandwich. 

The  Church  chose  May  I4th  Joseph  Stockbridge,  Elijah 
Gushing,  Benjamin  Mann,  Thomas  Rose,  Samuel  Barstow, 
Joseph  Ramsdale,  and  James  Torrey,  jr.,  to  inspect  the  manner 
of  the  children  of  the  church,  as  well  as  such  as  are  in  full  com- 
munion, and  endeavor  when  they  walk  disorderly  to  bring  them 
to  repentance  and  reformation. 

April  8th,  1748,  £14,  15^.  was  collected  to  buy  good  books 
to  lend  to  such  of  the  Society  as  stand  in  need  of  them,  and 
would  be  glad  to  read  them. 

"With  the  above  money,"  says  Mr.  Bass,  "  I  bought  in  less  than  a 
week  a  parcel  of  books,  whose  Titles,  Authors,  and  Price  in  Old 
Tenor  may  be  met  with  in  a  book  which  is  an  exposition  of  the  Epis- 
tle to  the  Colossians  by  Nicholas  Byfield." 

Those  who  borrowed  the  books  were  to  return  them  in  two 
months,  and  Mr.  Bass  wrote  on  the  title-page  of  each  book  the 
letters  C.  B.  C.  S.  H.,  which  stand  for  Charity  Book  of  the  Con- 
gregational Society  in  Hanover. 

The  ministry  of  Mr.  Bass,  which  was  quiet  and  undisturbed, 
passed  peacefully  on  until  May  23,  1756,  when  he  died,  in  the 
63rd  year  of  his  age,  after  a  settlement  of  27  years,  5  months, 
and  15  days.  During  this  period  83  persons  joined  the  church, 
and  588  were  baptized. 

From  his  writings  Mr.  Bass  appears  to  have  been  a  man 
marked  more  by  common  sense,  than  by  brilliancy  of  diction, 
withal  a  little  inclined  to  facetiousness,  yet  open-hearted,  and 
frank,  and  laboring  diligently  for  the  welfare  of  his  people.  He 
was  often  consulted  by  neighboring  churches,  and  acted  as  Mod- 
erator in  Ecclesiastical  Councils.  In  the  midst  of  the  excite- 
ment which  prevailed  during  the  latter  years  of  his  ministry, 
occasioned  by  the  preaching  of  Whitefield,  and  the  rise  of  the 
"new  lights,"  he  preserved  his  own  hold  on  the  good-will  of 


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ENLARGING    THE    FIRST    MEETING-HOUSE.  7 

his  society,  and  left  his  people  in  a  state  of  as  great  prosperity 
as  was  enjoyed  in  any  of  the  adjoining  towns.  His  habits  were 
simple  and  his  manner  of  living  frugal  and  unostentatious ;  yet 
his  was  ever  a  hospitable  board,  to  which  his  parishioners  and 
friends  were  cordially  welcomed.  He  took  great  interest  in  the 
children  of  his  parish,  and  never  passed  a  child  in  the  road  with- 
out noticing  it.  The  children  so  loved  him,  that  whenever  they 
saw  him  approaching,  they  would  arrange  themselves  in  a  row, 
and  as  he  drew  near,  greet  him  with  bows  and  courtesies,  while 
smiles  of  joy  illumined  their  faces.  As  an  illustration  of  his 
facetiousness,  it  is  related,  that  having  received  an  invitation  to 
settle  at  Eel  River,  Plymouth,  and  being  asked  if  he  should 
accept  it,  he  replied:  "No,  Eel  River  may  do  for  small  fish,  but 
it  is  not  large  enough  for  Bass." 

After  the  death  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Bass,  Ezekiel  Turner,  Esq., 
Joseph  House,  and  Michael  Sylvester  were  chosen  a  committee 
by  the  town  June  I4th,  1756,  to  join  a  committee  chosen  by  the 
Church,  to  supply  the  pulpit  with  preaching,  and  Aug.  3Oth,  the 
church  having  laid  before  the  town  their  choice  of  MR.  SAM- 
UEL BALDWIN  for  their  pastor,  the  town  concurred  in  the 
choice.  It  was  voted,  that  he  should  receive  as  his  salary  £,7$. 
6s.  8d.  per  annum.  (He  was  son  of  David  Baldwin,  of  Sudbury, 
gr.  son  of  Henry,  and  gt.  gr.  son  of  Henry,  of  Devonshire,  Eng- 
land, who  settled  at  Woburn  in  1650.  He  graduated  from  Har- 
vard College  1752,  and  married  Hannah,  dau.  of  Judge  John 
Gushing,  Jan.  4,  1759,  by  whom  he  had  nine  children.)  Mr. 
Baldwin  declined  to  become  pastor  for  this  sum.  Oct.  nth,  it 
was  voted 


"to  give  him  £80.  and  to  build  for  him  within  18  months  a  dwelling- 
house  40  ft.  long,  30  ft.  wide,  and  17  ft.  between  joints,  with  two 
stacks  of  chimneys,  a  plain  roof,  with  a  suitable  number  of  windows 
with  crown  glass,  and  to  be  painted  inside  and  outside,  such  a  color 
or  colors  as  shall  be  agreeable  to  his  mind,  and  to  build  and  finish 
under  the  house  a  cellar  30  ft.  long,  and  14  ft.  wide,  pointed  &c.,  and 
everything,  both  inside  and  outside,  both  wood  work,  iron  work,  and 
joiner's  work,  with  two  cupboards  and  as  manj  closets  in  said  house 


8  REV.    SAMUEL    BALDWIN. 

as  may  be  convenient,  all  to  be  done  to  the  turning  of  a  Key,  and  to 
be  underpinned  in  a  suitable  manner,  to  the  acceptance  of  Mr.  Bald- 
win, and  this  to  be  a  free  gift  as  a  settlement." 


Mr.  Baldwin  accepted  this  proposal.  Feb.  7th,  the  dimen- 
sions of  the  house  were  altered  to  38  by  32  ft.  It  was  voted  to 
pay  for  the  building  in  money,  and  to  give  Joseph  Curtis  ^160 
for  building  and  completing  it. 

Mr.  Baldwin  acknowledged  the  receipt  of  the  house  March 
5th,  1759,  as  his  settlement  gift. 

Oct.  8th,  1756,  it  was  voted  that  Mr.  Baldwin  be  ordained 
Dec.  ist,  if  the  Thanksgiving  be  not  on  that  week,  but  if  it  is, 
the  ordination  to  be  on  the  second  Wednesday  of  December. 
It  was  also  voted  to  give  Capt.  Josselynn  £16  to  provide  hand- 
some and  suitable  entertainment  for  the  ordination,  and  he 
agreed  to  do  it  for  that  sum.  The  ordination  took  place  Dec. 
ist. 

Under  the  ministration  of  Mr.  Baldwin,  the  meeting-house 
was  soon  filled;  and  accordingly,  June  25th,  1764,  it  was  voted 
to  open  the  same  in  two  parts,  and  put  in  a  new  piece  in  the 
middle,  13  ft.  or  14  ft.  in  length.  This  vote  was  re-considered 
Oct.  22nd,  and  it  was  voted  to  build  a  new  house  of  the  follow- 
ing dimensions — 

"62  ft.  in  length,  43  in  width,  and  22  ft.  between  joints  according  to 
the  plan  in  the  office  of  the  town  clerk." 

At  the  same  time  it  was  voted  that  each  person  should  enjoy 
their  pews  as  heretofore,  only  giving  way  for  the  new  additional 
pews  to  be  built.  The  committee  was  empowered  to  dispose 
of  the  old  meeting-house,  and  the  new  additional  pew  room  to 
the  undertaker  or  undertakers  of  the  meeting-house  aforesaid, 
or  to  any  other  person  or  persons  in  part  pay  for  the  work  afore- 
said. Mr.  Joseph  Tolman  was  the  contractor  for  the  erection 
of  the  new  house;  and  May  2Oth,  1765,  it  was  voted  to  have  a 
steeple  to  the  meeting  house,  provided  the  money  for  the  same 
can  or  shall  be  raised  by  subscription.  This  steeple  was  built, 


REV.    SAMUEL    BALDWIN.  9 

and  the  new  house  was  erected  on  the  site  of  the  old  one.  It 
stood  facing  the  south.  At  the  east  end  was  the  women's  porch 
extending  from  the  ground  to  the  eaves,  and  projecting  from  the 
building  a  few  feet.  In  the  entry  was  the  stairway  leading  to 
the  gallery,  and  overhead  <was  the  powder-room,  in  which  the 
towns  stock  of  powder  was  kept  during  the  Revolution.  The 
men's  porch  was  at  the  west  end,  also  projecting  from  the  build- 
ing and  rising  above  the  eaves,  with  a  long  tapering  spire  sur- 
mounted with  a  vane.  This  spire  was  removed  about  1784, 
when  a  bell  was  presented  to  the  Society  by  Mr.  Josselynn,  and 
a  new  steeple  with  a  suitable  belfry  was  erected.  Within,  the 
walls  were  plastered,  the  pews  square,  the  galleries  spacious, 
and  the  accommodations  for  the  worshippers  comfortable  and 
decent. 

While  this  house  was  building,  meetings  were  held  in  a  pine 
grove  near  by,  and  here  Mr.  Baldwin's  daughter  Hannah  was 
baptized. 

On  Oct.  3Oth,  1768,  Lord's  Day,  the  Church  was  presented 
with  four  silver  cups  on  the  communion  table,  by  orders,  and  at 
the  expense  of  Deacon  Stockbridge.  The  cost  of  each  cup  being 
,£25,  and  each  bearing  this  inscription:  "The  Gift  of  Deacon 
Joseph  Stockbridge  to  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Hanover,  1768." 

The  affairs  of  the  Society,  from  this  time  until  the  War  of 
the  Revolution,  continued  in  a  state  of  great  prosperity,  and  the 
salary  of  Mr.  Baldwin  was  regularly  paid  and  promptly ;  but  the 
derangement  of  the  finances  of  the  country,  on  account  of  the 
war,  led  to  difficulties  in  many  religious  societies,  and  finally 
to  a  dissolution  of  the  connection,  which  had  so  long  and  so  hap- 
pily subsisted  between  Mr.  Baldwin  and  the  Society  in  Hanover. 
Nov.  28th,  1779,  Mr-  Baldwin  was  led  to  preach  a  farewell  ser- 
mon to  the  people  of  Hanover  for  the  want  of  support,  and  on 
the  8th  of  March  he  asked  a  dismission,  which  was  granted  and 
confirmed  by  a  vote  of  the  town. 

Mr.  Baldwin  remained  with  the  Society  23  years,  3  months 
and  3  days.  During  this  period,  107  persons  united  with  the 
Church,  and  632  were  baptized.  As  a  pastor,  his  services  gave 
general  satisfaction,  and  as  a  preacher,  his  talents  were  not  only 


IO  REV.    JOSEPH    LITCHFIELD. 

highly  respectable,  but  his  manuscripts  show  that  he  was  a  ready 
and  eloquent  writer,  and  his  discourses  display  good  judgment, 
keen  perceptions,  and  strong  common  sense. 

Mr.  Baldwin  was  led  to  espouse  the  cause  of  America  in  the 
struggle  with  Great  Britain,  and  throughout  the  war  took  a  deep 
interest  in  his  country's  success.  He  was  a  chaplain  in  the  army, 
and  gave  eloquent  exhortations  to  his  own  flock  at  home,  and  to 
the  minute-men  of  the  town.  His  mind  became  affected,  and 
for  a  period  of  four  years  previous  to  his  death  he  was  partially 
deranged,  but  was  faithfully  cared  for  by  his  devoted  wife.  It  is 
said  that  on  one  occasion  during  this  time,  one  of  his  neighbors, 
a  Miss  Studley,  called  to  converse  with  Mrs.  Baldwin  upon  events 
of  the  war.  Mr.  Baldwin  was  lying  on  his  bed,  apparently  un- 
mindful of  what  they  were  saying,  in  his  usual  state  of  apathy. 
Suddenly  he  arose  and  went  to  his  study.  He  returned  with  the 
manuscript  of  a  discourse  which  he  had  delivered  to  the  minute- 
men.  Standing  in  the  doorway  he  read  it  from  beginning  to  end. 
Mrs.  Baldwin,  thinking  that  his  mind  was  restored,  was  led  to 
rejoice;  but  when  he  had  finished  reading,  he  carried  the  manu- 
script back,  and  returning  laid  himself  on  the  bed  and  became 
silent  as  before. 

He  died  Dec.  ist,  1784,  about  one  year  after  peace  was  declared. 
Grave-stones  were  erected  to  his  memory  and  to  that  of  his  de- 
voted wife  by  vote  of  the  town  March  Qth,  1796. 

After  the  withdrawal  of  Mr.  Baldwin,  several  candidates  pre- 
sented themselves,  and  were  heard  by  the  Society.  REV. 
JOSEPH  LITCHFIELD  received  a  call,  with  a  salary  of  ^90 
per  annum,  in  silver  money,  at  6s  per  dollar,  or  gold  equivalent, 
or  in  paper  bills  at  the  rate  or  value  the  General  Court  or  Assem- 
bly shall  settle  the  same,  and  12  cords  of  firewood  at  his  door, 
within  a  mile  from  the  meeting-house.  Dec.  27th,  1780,  was 
fixed  upon  as  the  day  of  his  ordination.  Captain  Joseph  Soper 
was  to  provide  entertainment  for  the  council.  The  council  met, 
and  were  in  session  two  or  three  days ;  but  he  was  not  ordained, 
many  of  the  Society  being  opposed  to  his  settlement.  A  second 
attempt  was  made,  which  resulted  in  his  rejection  and  withdrawal. 

Rev.  Joseph  Litchfield  was  born  in   Scituate,  and  graduated 


REV.    JOHN    MELLEN.  II 

from  Brown  University  in  1773.  He  came  to  Hanover  from 
York,  Me.  He  descended  from  Lawrence  Litchfield,  who  bore 
arms  in  Barnstable,  Mass.,  in  1643.  He  died  in  Kittery,  Me., 
Jan.  28th,  1828,  aged  78  years. 

After  several  other  candidates  were  heard,  to  some  of  whom  a 
call  was  extended,  a  more  unanimous  call  was  extended  to  REV. 
JOHN  MELLEN,  of  Sterling.  He  was  settled  Feb.  i  ith,  1784, 
Capt.  Joseph  Soper  making  the  entertainment  for  the  council. 
Invitation  was  sent  to  six  churches,  but  one  of  them,  that  of 
Cambridge,  was  not  represented,  owing  to  the  death  of  the  aged 
Rev.  Dr.  Appleton. 

In  1785,  a  donation  of  $100  was  given  to  the  Society  by  Col. 
Joseph  Josselynn,  and  it  was  agreed  that  a  bell  should  be  pur- 
chased with  it,  provided  that  enough  could  be  raised  by  subscrip- 
tion to  make  up  the  difference  between  that  and  the  cost  of  the 
bell.  In  Nov.,  1785,  a  bell  was  purchased  of  Col.  Aaron  Hobart, 
of  Abington,  and  a  committee  of  twenty, 

"with  all  the  rest  of  the  town  that  see  cause  to  assist," 

was  chosen  to  hang  it.  Not  long  after,  this  bell  was  broken, 
owing  to  the  want  of  skill  on  the  part  of  the  person  appointed  to 
ring  it.  It  was  re-cast,  and  when  it  was  hung,  Dec.  i8th,  1788, 
Dea.  Bass  and  Dea.  Robbins,  with  Benjamin  Stetson  were  chosen 
to  give  the  sexton  directions  in  regard  to  ringing  the  bell. 

In  1789,  it  was  voted  to  paint  the  meeting-house.  The  walls 
were  to  be  of  a  stone  yellow,  the  roof  of  Spanish  brown,  and  the 
corner-boards  and  window-frames  and  sashes  were  to  be  white. 
May  3Oth,  1791,  it  was  voted  to  give  Capt.  Timothy  Rose  ^3  to 
take  care  of,  sweep  and  sand  the  meeting-house,  and  ring  the 
bell  for  that  year. 

A  committee  was  chosen  Oct.  I4th,  1793,  to  get  the  meeting- 
house underpinned,  and  to  procure  a  stock-lock  for  the  door. 
June  9th,  1 797,  there  was  a  committee  chosen  to  seat  the  singers, 
and  alterations  were  made  in  the  house  to  provide  for  their  ac- 
commodation. The  same  year,  $300  was  voted  as  the  salary  of 


12  REV.    CALVIN    CHADDOCK 

Mr.  Mellen,  and  from  that  time,  his  salary  was  paid  in  Federal 
currency.  In  1802,  the  bell  was  again  re-hung.  The  year  fol- 
lowing Capt.  Albert  Smith  presented  to  the  town  a  number  of 
Lombardy  poplar  trees,  which  were  set  out  near  the  meeting- 
house. Not  one  of  these  is  now  standing.  The  last  one  was 
cut  down  by  Mr.  Samuel  Stetson. 

In  1805,  owing  to  the  infirmities  of  age,  Rev.  Mr.  Mellen  termi- 
nated his  ministry,  and  moved  to  Reading,  where  he  closed  his 
long  and  useful  life  July  4th,  1807,  at  the  age  of  85. 

His  life  was  an  eventful  one.  He  was  born  in  Hopkinton, 
March  I4th,  1722,  and  was  graduated  at  Harvard  College  in 
1741,  teaching  school  the  same  year  for  ^£85,  in  Sudbury.  He 
was  ordained  the  first  pastor  of  the  church  in  Sterling,  Dec.  iQth, 
1744,  where  he  continued  probably  at  the  head  of  the  clergy  of 
Worcester  County  until  Nov.  I4th,  1774. 

Barry  says:  "His  connection  with  this  society,  which  had  con- 
tinued for  thirty  years,  was  dissolved  in  consequence  of  disputes, 
occasioned  by  his  endeavors  to  maintain  what  he  considered  the 
true  discipline  of  the  churches,  and  by  his  adoption  of  doctrinal 
sentiments,  not  wholly  in  accordance  with  those  generally  pre- 
vailing at  the  time.  'He,  with  others,  as  tradition  says,  had 
sensibly  departed  from  the  standard  of  faith  that  had  been  gen- 
erally received  in  the  New  England  Churches,  and  had  extended 
his  speculations  in  such  a  manner  as  to  give  great  offence  to  some 
who  had  not  pursued  the  same  course  of  reasoning.  In  1756,  he 
delivered  an  eloquent  series  of  discourses  addressed  to  parents, 
children  and  youth,  which  contained  sentiments  highly  obnoxious 
to  many  of  his  brethren  in  the  ministry.  These  were  published, 
and  were  extremely  well  received  by  his  people.  In  the  unguard- 
ed hours  of  social  conversation,  too,  he,  as  was  well  understood, 
rejected  many  of  the  articles  of  the  popular  faith.  Nor  were  his 
people  dissatisfied  with  him  on  this  account,  but  rather  for  pub- 
licly co-operating  in  the  censure  of  those  doctrines  which  it  was 
supposed  he  embraced  in  the  truth  of  the  gospel.  It  was  now 
understood,  by  some  of  the  most  intelligent  of  the  parish,  that 
their  minister  was  verging  towards  doctrines  that  he  had  publicly 
disclaimed.  In  1765,  he  published  a  volume  of  sermons  on  the 


REV.    CALVIN    CHADDOCK.  13 

doctrines  of  Christianity.  These  contained  a  learned  system  of 
scholastic  theology,  maintaining  a  middle  course  between  the  two 
extremes  of  Calvinism  and  Arminianism.  Upon  some  of  the 
controverted  points  it  is  not  easy  to  understand  which  side  his 
speculations  favor  most.  The  volume  is  highly  creditable  to  his 
memory  as  a  scholar  and  a  theologian,  and  when  published  was 
considered  an  acquisition  to  the  literature  of  the  country.  When 
his  people  produced  their  allegations  against  him,  in  1773,  they 
urged  but  few  instances  of  false  doctrines,  and  of  these  he  fully 
exculpated  himself  before  a  council.  The  principal  charge  of 
this  character  was,  that  he  had  said  that  God  was  the  author  of 
sin.  The  sermon  was  produced  where  it  was  said  to  be  contained. 
He  stated  that  he  had  never  held  this  doctrine  in  its  gross  sense, 
but  only  that  sin  was  by  permission,  &c.  The  council  cleared 
him  as  his  church  had  previously.'  He  is  described,  in  the  work 
from  which  we  have  just  quoted,  as  a  man  'liberally  endowed  by 
nature  with  a  strong  and  energetic  mind,  which  was  highly  im- 
proved by  diligent  and  successful  cultivation,  and  he  obtained  a 
high  rank  as  a  preacher  and  scholar.' 

"  Besides  the  volume  of  doctrinal  sermons,  to  which  we  have 
referred,  and  his  sermon  to  parents,  &c.,  his  other  published 
works  were  a  Sermon  at  the  Ordination  of  Rev.  J.  Palmer,  1753; 
— a  Discourse  at  a  General  Muster,  1756; — on  the  Mortal  Sick- 
ness among  his  People,  1756; — on  the  Conquest  of  Canada,  1760; 
—on  the  Death  of  Sebastian  Smith,  1763; — Religion  productive 
of  Music,  at  Marlboro',  1 773 ; — a  Sermon  at  the  Ordination  of 
Rev.  Levi  Whitman,  1785  ; — a  Discourse  before  a  Lodge  of  Free- 
masons, 1793; — and  a  Thanksgiving  Sermon,  1796. 

"A  few  of  these,  as  will  be  seen  by  the  dates,  were  delivered 
after  his  settlement  in  Hanover.  He  is  spoken  of  here  with 
much  affection  by  his  old  parishioners ;  and  was  a  man  of  socia- 
ble habits,  lively  in  conversation,  fond  of  a  jest,  and  of  ardent 
feelings.  Many  anecdotes  are  related  of  his  ministry." 

He  died  at  Reading,  Mass.,  July  4th,  1807,  aged  85  years,  leav- 
ing three  sons,  all  of  whom  became  prominent. 


14  REV.    SETH    CHAPIN. 

July  23,  1806,  REV.  CALVIN  CHADDOCK,  of  Rochester, 
was  installed  pastor  of  the  society ;  the  entertainment  being  pro- 
vided by  Lemuel  Dwelley,  at  an  expense  of  $125.  Seven  churches 
were  invited ;  but  five  only  responded. 

During  the  ministry  of  Mr.  Chaddock  the  academy  at  the  Cor- 
ners was  built,  and  Mr.  Chaddock  had  the  charge  of  it  until  his 
removal  from  the  place,  in  1 8 1 8,  after  a  settlement  of  1 2  years. 

He  was  the  son  of  Capt.  Joseph  Chaddock,  who  died  in  Han- 
over, in  June,  1812,  aged  88,  and  Barry  says,  "was,  perhaps,  a 
descendant  of  the  Chaddocks  of  Watertown.  He  graduated 
from  Dartmouth,  in  1786,  married  Melatiah  Nye,  of  Oakham, 
and  settled  first  in  Rochester.  He  was  Representative  from  the 
town  of  Hanover  in  1811.  As  the  result  of  his  marriage  there 
were  twelve  children." 

He  is  described  as  a  ready  preacher,  a  man  of  great  natural 
eloquence,  fluent  in  speech,  and  one  whose  discourses  were  gen- 
erally popular. 

One  of  his  pupils  at  his  school  says  of  him,  that  "with  a  mind 
richly  gifted  by  the  Father  of  Spirits,  he  possessed  a  native,  sim- 
ple, and  truly  genuine  eloquence.  His  bosom,  a  fountain  of  the 
tenderest  sympathies,  spontaneously  gushing  forth,  moved  him 
often  and  copiously  to  weep  with  them  that  weep.  To1  the  afflict- 
ed, to  the  mourner  in  Zion,  his  words  of  consolation  were  the 
breathings  of  angelic  sweetness,  while  the  truth  of  God,  heard 
from  his  lips,  in  tones  of  deepest  solemnity,  thrilled  the  hearts 
of  assembled  multitudes.  Of  like  passions  with  others — by  no 
means  faultless — yea,  even  specially  composed  with  infirmity — 
yet  in  conflict  with  his  spiritual  foes,  he  was  more  than  con- 
queror." 

It  was  voted  June  4th,  1807,  that  any  person  might  write  out 
his  experience  upon  being  admitted  to  the  church.  It  was  also 
voted  that  the  pastor  notify  Mr.  Church  of  his  appointment  to 
the  Deaconship. 

An  adjournment  was  then  voted  until  Aug.  ist.  At  that  time 
the  church  met  and  voted  to  excuse  Mr.  Church  from  serving  as 
a  deacon  at  his  request.  Then  they  voted  to  postpone  the  choice 
of  a  deacon  until  another  year. 


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During  Rev.  Calvin  Chaddock's  pastorate  19  were  baptized, 
according  to  the  record,  and  26  were  admitted  to  the  church. 
The  peaceful  close  of  his  useful  life  was  passed  on  the  sunny 
plains  of  western  Virginia. 

The  Church  met  on  Thursday,  Feb.  4th,  1819,  at  the  school- 
house  near  the  meeting-house,  and  voted  unanimously  to  invite 
REV.  SETH  CHAPIN  to  take  pastoral  charge  of  the  church. 

Rev.  Mr.  Chapin,  having  accepted  the  call,  and  having  given 
his  answer,  the  church  met  at  the  house  of  Deacon  Benjamin 
Bass,  on  Monday,  22nd  of  March,  and  the  pastor  elect  by  partic- 
ular request  acted  as  Moderator.  Dea.  Barstow  and  William 
Torrey  were  chosen  a  committee,  with  the  pastor  elect,  to  revise 
the  old  covenant,  which  was  first  formed  at  the  gathering  of  the 
church  in  1728,  and  lay  it  with  amendments,  and  also  some  arti- 
cles of  faith  prefixed  to  it,  before  the  church  for  their  approba- 
tion. It  was  then  voted,  that  in  case  Rev.  Mr.  Chapin  was 
installed,  he  should  be  considered  as  belonging  to  the  church  in 
Hanover,  ex  officio,  and  that  the  ceremony  of  removing  his  rela- 
tion from  the  church  in  Barrington  should  be  dispensed  with. 
Letters  missive  for  a  council  were  sent  to  the  following  churches  : 
3rd  Plymouth,  Halifax;  2nd  Abington;  2nd  Medway;  1st  Wren- 
tham,  Rehoboth,  and  Barrington.  The  council  met  April  21, 
1819,  all  the  churches  invited  being  represented. 

"Rev.  Seth  Chapin  was  the  son  of  Seth  and  Eunice  Chapin, 
of  Mendon,  Mass.;  and  was  born  June  25,  1783.  His  father 
was  an  officer  in  the  Revolutionary  Army,  and  was  stationed, 
a  portion  of  the  time,  in  Rhode  Island,  being  engaged  in  Sulli- 
van's celebrated  expedition.  The  son  pursued  his  studies,  pre- 
paratory for  college,  under  the  Rev.  Dr.  Crane,  of  Uxbridge, 
entered  Brown  University  in  1804,  graduated  in  1808,  studied 
theology  at  Andover,  which  place  he  left  in  1811  ;  and  in  Nov- 
ember of  that  year  was  installed  as  pastor  of  the  church  in  Hills- 
boro',  N.  H.  Here  he  remained  until  1816;  and  the  following 
three  years  were  spent  in  Rowley,  Mass.,  Mansfield,  Conn.,  and 
elsewhere.  In  1819,  he  was  settled  in  Hanover,  and  remained 
until  1824,  after  which  he  preached  in  East  Haddam,  Conn., 
Hunter,  N.  Y.,  Attleboro',  Mass.,  and  Granville,  Mass.  In 


l6  REV.    SETH    CHAPIN. 

1845,  ne  relinquished  the  duties  of  his  profession,  and  engaged 
in  agricultural  pursuits,  with  such  ardor  and  success,  in  the  lan- 
guage of  his  son,  as  to  'have  the  pleasure  of  matching  the  won- 
derful Georgic  transformation,  and  saw 

"  Ingens 

Exiit  ad  coelum  ramis  felicibus  arbos 
Miraturque  novas  fondes  et  non  sua  poma." 

"He  married  Mary  Bicknell,  second  daughter  of  the  Hon. 
Joshua  Bicknell,  of  Barrington,  May  28,  1810 — her  father  having 
been  'for  more  than  fifty  years  prominent  in  the  councils  of  the 
State;  and  a  man  of  such  unflinching  political  integrity  as  to 
have  received  the  title  of  'old  Aristides.'  By  this  marriage  he 
had  two  sons,  the  elder  of  whom,  Henry,  graduated  at  Brown 
University  in  1835,  received  the  degree  of  L.  L.  B.,  at  Harvard 
College,  in  1838,  and  settled  as  a  physician  in  Providence,  R.  I. 
The  younger  son  read  law  with  the  Hon.  A.  C.  Greene,  of 
Rhode  Island,  and  settled  in  Alabama,  where  he  died  Septem- 
ber II,  1836,  at  the  early  age  of  21.  Mr.  Chapin,  the  father, 
died  in  Providence,  R.  I.,  April  19,  1850,  ae  67.  His  widow  sur- 
vived and  resided  with  her  son  in  Providence.  As  a  preach- 
er, Mr.  Chapin  was  earnest  and  faithful;  his  discourses  being 
instructive  and  copiously  illustrated.  As  a  scholar,  he  was  dili- 
gent and  studious  ;  and  several  of  his  occasional  productions 
were  published.  He  was  successful  in  his  calling;  a  man  of  use- 
fulness, and  indomitable  perseverance ;  and  he  left  behind  him 
a  good  name  as  an  inheritance  for  his  surviving  son." 

At  the  beginning  of  Mr.  Chapin's  ministry  the  church  num- 
bered 75  members,  20  of  whom  were  males.  After  the  prepar- 
atory lecture,  June  4th,  the  church  adopted  the  articles  of  faith 
which  were  presented  by  the  committee  chosen  for  this  purpose, 
and  the  adoption  of  the  covenant,  presented  by  the  same  com- 
mittee was  postponed  until  the  next  preparatory  lecture.  The 
next  preparatory  lecture  was  on  Aug.  I3th,  at  which  the  cov- 
enant was,  after  much  deliberation,  adopted  almost  unanimously. 
At  that  time  the  church  voted  to  set  apart  a  day  of  fasting  and 
prayer,  and  for  renewing  the  covenant.  The  day  was  to  be 


REV.    SETH    CHAPIN.  I/ 

designated  by  the  pastor,  and  the  parish  were  to  be  invited  to 
unite  with  the  church  in  observing  the  day.  The  church  also 
passed  four  important  resolutions,  covering  requirements  of  ad- 
missions. 

Oct.  ist  was  set  apart  as  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer,  and  the 
church  solemnly  renewed  their  covenant  vows  and  received  two 
new  members  according  to  their  rules.  At  a  church  meeting, 
held  in  the  meeting-house  April  19,  1820,  the  importance  of 
attending  to  church  discipline  was  considered,  and  a  committee 
of  three  was  chosen  to  converse  with  those  members  who  had 
for  a  long  time  neglected  the  communion  and  public  worship,  or 
who  had  otherwise  publicly  offended.  The  same  committee  of 
examinations  was  continued  for  another  year. 

Oct.  2ist,  Deacon  Joseph  Brooks  was  chosen  a  delegate,  with 
the  pastor,  in  compliance  with  a  letter  missive  from  the  Pruden- 
tial Committee  of  the  American  Board  of  Commissioners  for 
Foreign  Missions,  to  attend  an  ecclesiastical  council  in  North 
Bridgewater,  the  3ist  of  the  same  month,  for  the  purpose  of  set- 
ting apart  Mr.  Daniel  Temple  and  Mr.  Isaac  Bird  as  ministers 
of  the  Gospel  and  missionaries,  and  on  the  2nd  of  January, 
1822,  the  church  was  represented  by  the  pastor  and  Dea.  Bars- 
tow  in  an  ecclesiastical  council  in  Abington,  for  the  purpose  of 
ordaining  Mr.  Samuel  Spring  as  pastor  over  the  Congregational 
Church  in  that  place. 

About  this  time  the  church  experienced  a  great  loss  in  the 
death  of  Dea.  Joseph  Brooks,  who  had,  for  a  great  many  years, 
served  the  church  faithfully,  and  had  been  appointed  on  a  great 
many  committees,  chosen  at  different  times  for  different  pur- 
poses. So  we  find,  that  after  meeting  on  the  Sabbath,  Jan.  6th, 
1822,  the  members  voted  that  it  was  proper  to 

"  hold  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer  on  account  of  the  many  deaths  in 
the  church  during  the  preceding  year,  and  especially  that  of  the  la- 
mented Dea.  Jos.  Brooks  ;  also  to  seek  direction  in  the  choice  of  a 
brother  to  fill  his  place,  and  to  humble  themselves  before  God,  on 
account  of  the  low  state  of  religion,  and  the  unfavorable  aspect  of 
surrounding  circumstances." 


1 8  REV.    SETH    CHAPIN. 

Accordingly,  the  I5th  day  of  Feb.  was  observed  as  a  day  of 
fasting  and  prayer,  and  religious  services  were  held  in  the  house 
of  worship.  Although  the  members  made  choice  of  a  deacon, 
he  absolutely  declined  to  serve,  so  that  they  postponed  any  fur- 
ther action.  In  the  following  year,  the  church  accepted  an  invi- 
tation to  send  the  pastor  and  a  delegate  to  attend  an  ecclesiasti- 
cal council  in  Harrington,  R.  I.,  Feb.  25th,  for  the  purpose  of 
ordaining  Mr.  Francis  Wood  as  pastor  of  the  church  in  that 
place. 

In  October,  of  the  same  year,  a  very  singular  meeting  was 
held.  A  certain  person  had  presented  himself  for  admission 
into  the  church,  by  virtue  of  a  letter  of  dismission  and  recom- 
mendation from  a  neighboring  church,  and  had  stood  propounded 
longer  than  the  usual  time.  No  objections  were  made  to  him, 
and  the  pastor  made  some  remarks,  expressing  his  satisfaction 
with  the  views  and  religious  experience  of  the  person  presented. 
When  a  vote  was  called  there  was  entire  silence,  and  accordingly 
the  pastor,  who  was  moderator,  declared  there  was  no  vote,  and 
the  subject  of  receiving  the  member  was  postponed  until  the 
brethren  should  have  an  opportunity  to  converse  with  the  person. 
At  this  meeting,  the  pastor  voted  a  new  measure,  which  was 
objected  to  on  the  part  of  the  members  of  the  church.  He 
wished  them  to  nominate  a  neighboring  minister  to  preside  as 
moderator  at  a  future  church  meeting,  before  which  he  wished 
to  present  some  business.  Though  he  repeatedly  urged  the  im- 
portance of  making  such  a  nomination,  the  members  refused  to 
do  so,  and  the  meeting  was  postponed  until  the  members  had 
time  to  consider  and  to  inform  themselves  relative  to  the  prac- 
tice of  other  churches  in  such  cases. 

In  the  following  November,  the  subject  of  church  discipline 
was  again  considered,  and  at  two  meetings,  after  a  long  discus- 
sion, in  which  it  was  contended  by  some  members,  that  a  public 
acknowledgment  of  their  faults  before  the  congregation,  on  the 
part  of  members  who  had  publicly  offended  was  inexpedient  and 
unprofitable,  and  by  some  contrary  to  Scripture.  It  was  finally 
unanimously  voted  that  members  of  the  church  should  be  re- 


REV.    SETH    CHAPIN.  19 

quired  to  make  acknowledgment  and  manifest  their  penitence 
only  before  the  church.  Nevertheless,  if  they  chose,  they  could 
do  so  before  the  congregation. 

Again  the  pastor  and  church  felt  a  need  for  a  day  of  fasting 
and  prayer,  and  the  ist  of  January,  1824,  was  set  apart,  and  the 
several  neighboring  churches,  having  agreed  to  set  apart  the 
same  day,  this  church  met  in  the  house  of  the  pastor  to  pray  for 
its  own  pastor  and  church,  and  also  for  the  pastor  and  churches 
also  assembled  for  the  same  purpose  in  other  places. 

It  seems  that  after  a  year  and  a  quarter,  the  members  had  had 
time  to  converse  with  the  person,  in  regard  to  whom  they  were 
so  silent,  for  we  find  that  they  were  ready  to  vote,  and  did  vote 
to  receive  him,  Jan.  2/th,  of  this  year.  Feb.  iQth  the  pastor 
resigned  his  office,  and  asked  for  an  ecclesiastical  council  to 
meet  on  the  2ist  day  of  April,  for  the  purpose  of  dissolving  the 
pastoral  relation.  The  church  granted  his  request,  and  in  their 
records  expressed  their  "deep  contrition  and  humiliation  before 
Almighty  God  under  his  providential  frown  upon  them,"  feeling 
it  to  be  their  "painful  duty,  all  existing  circumstances  consid- 
ered, to  concur  with  their  beloved  pastor."  Accordingly,  in 
union  with  the  parish,  committees  were  chosen  and  a  council 
was  summoned  by  letters  missive.  The  council  met,  and  after 
examining  into  the  case,  regularly  dismissed  him,  expressing  the 
deep  interest  they  felt  in  the  "afflictive  circumstances  in  which 
it  has  pleased  a  sovereign  God  to  place  this  church  and  people 
by  this  decision."  His  dismissal  was  caused  by  a  want  of  pecuni- 
ary support.  The  salary  agreed  upon,  when  he  was  settled,  was 
$500,  which  seems  to  have  been  collected  and  paid  without  much 
difficulty,  for  the  first  three  years  of  his  ministry.  Soon  after 
the  beginning  of  the  fourth  year,  a  committee  was  sent  to  him, 
to  see  if  he  would  accept  a  less  sum,  which  had  been  subscribed. 
To  their  communication  he  returned  a  respectful  answer  July 
6th,  1822,  stating,  that  with  the  prospects  before  him,  he  was 
not  prepared  to  say  that  he  dared  venture  to  hope  that  anything 
less  would  defray  his  necessary  expenses.  During  the  fourth 
year  his  salary  was  raised  by  taxation,  but  the  fifth  year  the 


2O  REV.    ETHAN    SMITH. 

parish  returned  to  the  subscription  plan,  and  at  the  close  make 
the  following  minutes: — 

"Considering  the  diminished  and  impoverished  state  of  this  parish, 
they  do  not  think  it  expedient  to  raise  money  to  defray  the  Rev.  Mr. 
Chapin's  salary  for  the  ensuing  year." 

Those  were  critical  times,  especially  for  the  feeble  Congrega- 
tional Churches  in  Massachusetts.  By  a  recent  decision  of 
Chief  Justice  Parsons,  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  this  State,  the 
autonomy  of  the  churches  had  been  destroyed.  By  this  decis- 
ion, in  the  Dedham  case,  no  church  could  hold  property,  or  in 
fact  could  have  a  legal  existence  aside  from  the  parish  or  society 
with  which  it  was  connected.  It  took  from  the  churches  all 
their  possessions,  and  put  all  their  funds,  and  even  their  com- 
munion ware,  at  the  entire  control  of  the  society,  the  majority 
of  whom,  in  many  cases,  might  be  made  to  vote  to  employ  min- 
isters who  would  preach  against  the  doctrines  of  the  Congrega- 
tional churches.  Had  it  not  been  that  this  parish  was  a  close 
corporation,  the  church  might,  in  its  feebleness,  like  many  oth- 
ers, have  passed  over  into  another  denomination. 

In  view  of  the  straitened  circumstances  and  embarrassments 
of  Rev.  Mr.  Chapin,  they  affectionately  recommended  him  to  the 
sympathy  of  the  people  among  whom  he  labored,  in  the  hope 
that  they  would  make  such  exertions  for  his  relief  as  the  case 
would  require.  The  council,  in  their  result,  expressed  their  con- 
tinued and  undiminished  confidence  in  him,  in  his  Christian 
integrity,  and  their  respect  for  his  ministerial  talents  and  attain- 
ments, and  they  commended  him  to  others  with  whom  his  lot 
may  be  cast,  and  they  commended  this  church  to  the  unfailing 
protection  of  the  great  Head  of  the  Church. 

During  his  ministry  12  persons  were  admitted  into  the  church 
and  27  were  baptized.  After  the  dismissal  of  Mr.  Chapin,  the 
church  did  not  despair,  but  began  to  look  around  for  a  new  pas- 
tor, for  one  who  might  make  it  more  easy,  or  at  least  more  prac- 
ticable to  sustain  the  ordinances  of  the  gospel  in  this  first  church 
of  the  town.  They  were,  however,  without  a  settled  pastor  until 
1827,  when  they  gave  to  REV.  ETHAN  SMITH  a  call.  Dur- 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  21 

ing  this  time  they  were  not  without  the  ministrations  of  the 
gospel.  In  the  same  year  after  the  departure  of  Mr.  Chapin 
they  were  much  cheered  by  the  ladies.  The  parish  received — 
from  certain  ladies  living  in  this  and  adjoining  towns,  not  sub- 
ject to  taxation  (as  they  say),  who  had  formed  themselves  into 
a  society  which  they  termed  "The  Female  Helping  Society, "- 
a  communication  to  be  laid  before  the  parish.  In  this  communi- 
cation these  ladies  said :  That,  in  view  of  the  reduced  numbers 
and  resources  of  the  society,  they  have  obtained  one  hundred 
and  thirty  or  forty  dollars,  which  they  would  like  to  give  the 
parish  to  aid  in  securing  another  minister,  and  they  very  respect- 
fully added,  that,  if  it  met  the  concurrence  of  the  parish,  they 
would  be  particularly  gratified  if  the  parish  would  engage  Mr. 
Noah  Emerson.  The  parish,  anxious  to  meet  such  generosity 
in  a  suitable  manner,  made  an  offer  to  Mr.  Emerson  to  become 
their  pastor,  which,  for  some  reason,  was  not  accepted. 

While  the  church  was  without  a  pastor,  the  members  of  the 
church  held  their  meetings,  and  attended  to  church  discipline, 
and  the  reception  of  members.  Eighteen  persons  were  by  them 
received  into  the  church,  and  the  pulpit  was  more  or  less  sup- 
plied by  different  preachers.  The  parish  also  became  interested 
and  engaged  in  building  a  NEW  MEETING  HOUSE — the  THIRD  ONE. 
Those  were  spirited  times,  on  account  of  the  different  views 
entertained,  and  the  earnest  discussions  resulting  therefrom. 

According  to  the  records  this  meeting-house  was  built  before 
the  call  of  Rev.  Mr.  Smith  to  be  the  pastor ;  for  March  iQth, 
1827,  the  church  held  a  meeting  in  the  new  meeting  house,  and 
voted  to  extend  a  call  to  REV.  ETHAN  SMITH  to  become 
their  settled  pastor.  The  parish  concurred  with  the  church, 
and  the  following  churches  were  invited:  The  2d  and  3d 
churches  in  Abington;  2d  in  Weymouth;  church  in  Brain- 
tree;  Union  Church  in  Braintree  and  Weymouth;  church  in 
Hanson;  ist  church  in  Scituate,  and  2d  in  Cohasset. 

Barry  says:  "That  the  Rev.  Ethan  Smith,  the  7th  pastor,  was 
born  in  Belchertown,  Mass.,  Dec.  17,  1762.  He  married  in 
1791,  Bathsheba  Sandford,  second  daughter  of  Rev.  David  Sand- 


22  REV.    ETHAN    SMITH. 

ford,  of  Medway,  Mass.  He  was  in  Haverhill,  N.  H.,  nine  years, 
and  was  dismissed  for  want  of  support.  He  was  installed  in 
the  ministry  at  Hopkinton,  N.  H.,  March  12,  1800,  and  continued 
there  about  18  years,  during  16  of  which  he  was  Secretary  of  the 
New  Hampshire  Missionary  Society.  He  was  afterwards  settled 
at  Hebron,  N.  Y.,  about  4  years ;  at  Poultney,  Vt.,  about  5  years; 
at  Hanover,  Mass.,  5  years;  and  then  spent  a  season  as  a  city 
missionary  in  Boston.  His  publications  were,  i.  A  Dissertation 
on  the  Prophecies,  two  editions ;  2.  A  View  of  the  Trinity,  two 
editions;  3.  A  View  of  the  Hebrews,  two  editions  ;  4.  Lectures 
on  the  Subjects  and  Mode  of  Baptism,  two  editions;  5.  A  Key 
to  the  Figurative  Language  of  the  Bible ;  6.  Memoirs  of  Mrs. 
Abigail  Bailey;  7.  A  Key  to  the  Revelation,  two  editions;  8. 
Prophetic  Catechism;  9.  Two  Sermons  on  Episcopacy;  10. 
Farewell  Sermon  at  Haverhill,  N.  H.;  n.  First  Sermon  after 
Installation  at  Hopkinton;  12.  Two  Sermons  on  the  Vain  Ex- 
cuses of  Sinners,  preached  at  Washington,  N.  H.;  13.  Sermon 
on  the  Moral  Perfection  of  God,  preached  at  Newburyport,  Mass.; 
14.  Sermon  on  the  Daughters  of  Zion  Excelling,  preached  before 
a  Female  Cent  Society;  15.  Sermon  on  the  Happy  Transition 
of  Saints,  preached  at  the  Funeral  of  Mrs.  Jemima,  consort  of 
Rev.  Dr.  Harris,  of  Dunbarton;  16.  Sermon  at  the  Ordination 
of  Rev.  Stephen  Martindale,  at  Tinmouth,  Vt.;  and  17.  Sermon 
at  the  Ordination  of  Rev.  Harvey  Smith,  at  Wey bridge,  Vt. 
"His  children  were  Myron,  born  in  Haverhill,  N.  H.,  1794,  and 
died  1818,  aged  24;  Lyndon  Arnold,  born  at  Haverhill,  1795, 
graduated  at  Dartmouth  College,  married  a  daughter  of  Rev. 
Dr.  Griffin,  and  settled  as  a  physician  in  Newark,  N.  J.;  Stephen 
Sandford,  born  at  Haverhill,  1797,  and  settled  as  pastor  of  the 
Congregational  Church,  Westminster,  Mass.;  Laura,  who  died 
in  infancy;  Carlos,  born  in  Hopkinton,  1801,  graduated  at  Union 
College,  and  settled  as  pastor  over  the  Presbyterian  Church  in 
Massillon,  Ohio;  Grace  Fletcher,  wife  of  Rev.  Job  H.  Martin, 
died  in  Haverhill,  Mass.,  1840;  Sarah  Towne,  second  wife  of 
Rev.  J.  H.  Martin,  of  New  York;  Harriet,  wife  of  William  H. 
Sandford,  of  Boylston,  Mass.;  and  Ellen,  wife  of  C.  B.  Sedgvvick, 
Esq.,  of  Syracuse,  died  May  23,  1846,  aged  33.  The  wife  of  Mr. 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  23 

Smith  died  in  Pompey,  N.  Y.,  April  5,  1835,  aged  64.     He  was 
living  in  1847,  in  Boylston,  Mass.,  but  has  since  deceased. 

"During  the  ministry  of  Mr.  Smith  the  second  meeting-house 
was  torn  down,  and  the  third,  or  present  house  erected ;  which 
stands  in  the  centre  of  the  town,  facing  the  East,  and  is  a  modest 
structure,  surmounted  by  a  steeple,  and  in  the  belfry  hangs  the 
old  bell  given  by  Mr.  Josselynn,  in  1785,  and  recast  in  1788." 

Rev.  Ethan  Smith  had  offered  to  become  a  member  of  the 
church  on  the  condition,  that  if  his  moral  character  or  conduct 
should  be  called  in  question  he  should  be  tried  only  by  a  council 
mutually  chosen  for  the  purpose,  and  the  church  had  received 
him  on  this  condition  as  a  member.  His  wife,  Bethesda,  pre- 
sented a  letter  from  the  church  in  Poultney,  Vt. 

In  March,  1830,  the  church  was  invited  to  sit  in  council,  by 
pastor  and  delegate,  to  aid  in  forming  the  Third  Congregational 
Church,  Plymouth,  into  two  churches.  Deacons  Barstow  and 
Cook  were  chosen,  that  one  of  them  might  accompany  the  pas- 
tor, as  they  shall  agree. 

At  the  monthly  church  meeting,  held  June  3d,  1831,  the 
church  voted,  that  in  the  future,  examinations  of  candidates  be 
as  usual  by  the  committee,  but  also  in  the  presence  of  the 
church,  and  that  other  members  besides  the  committee  have 
opportunity  to  ask  questions. 

Sabbath  noon,  June  I2th,  a  letter  missive  was  read  to  the 
church  from  Kingston,  requesting  the  aid  of  the  church  in  the 
installation  of  a  pastor  over  the  evangelical  church  in  that  place. 
Dea.  Isaac  Cook,  with  Dea.  Barstow,  as  alternate,  was  chosen 
delegate  with  the  pastor.  Again  on  Sabbath,  Nov.  6th,  a  letter 
was  read  from  a  committee  of  the  church  in  Halifax,  requesting 
the  church  to  aid  (with  a  number  of  other  churches  mentioned 
in  the  letter)  in  an  ex  parte  council,  to  give  advice  relative  to 
difficulties  between  their  pastor  and  themselves,  the  pastor  hav- 
ing utterly  declined  to  unite  in  calling  a  mutual  council.  This 
church  voted  not  to  comply  with  the  request ;  at  which  the  pas- 
tor, Mr.  Smith,  was  grieved,  deeming  the  vote  uncharitable  and 
irregular. 


24  REV.    MR.    WOODBURY. 

About  this  time  the  pastor,  being  called  to  take  a  journey, 
hired  a  REV.  MR.  WOODBURY,  of  Boston,  to  supply  his  pul- 
pit two  Sabbaths.  Mr.  Woodbury,  though  a  total  stranger  to 
Mr.  Smith,  was  well  recommended,  and  was  a  candidate  in  good 
standing.  After  preaching  one  Sabbath,  the  church  was  con- 
vened on  the  following  Thursday,  Dec.  ist,  and  with  Dea.  Isaac 
Cook  as  moderator,  voted  to  send  the  following  communication: 

^Congregational  Church  in  Hanover  to  the  Rev.  Mr.  Woodbury. 

"SiR:  Having  heard  you  preach  last  Lord's  Day,  and  believing  as 
we  do  that  your  preaching  is  subversive  of  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  and 
contrary  to  the  confession  of  faith  adopted  by  this  church,  and  danger- 
ous to  the  souls  of  men,  we,  therefore,  request  that  you  would  not 
preach  to  us  the  next  Lord's  Day." 

This,  as  well  as  a  case  of  church  discipline  the  year  before, 
shows  that  the  church  had  a  regard  for  discipline  and  its  well 
being.  The  last  Sabbath  in  Dec.  of  the  year  1831,  Mr.  Smith 
having  received  an  invitation  from  the  Board  of  Overseers  of 
the  City  Missions,  of  Boston,  to  engage  as  a  city  missionary, 
requested  of  the  church  a  dismissal,  and  accordingly  a  council 
was  called,  and  he  was  regularly  dismissed  Jan.  I2th,  1832.  The 
council  were  unanimous  in  their  conclusions,  and  expressed 
themselves  as  highly  gratified  to  find,  from  the  documents,  that 
there  was  a  state  of  very  desirable  harmony  existing  between 
the  pastor  and  his  church  and  society;  and  that  nothing  had 
been  exhibited,  or  even  suggested,  as  detrimental  to  the  minis- 
terial, the  Christian,  or  moral  character  of  the  pastor.  In  his 
youth,  Mr.  Smith  learned  the  trade  of  "tanner  and  currier  and 
shoemaker."  At  the  age  of  18  he  became  a  soldier  in  the  Rev- 
olutionary War,  and  was  stationed  at  West  Point  when  Benedict 
Arnold  attempted  to  betray  the  fort  and  the  country  into  the 
hands  of  the  enemy.  It  was  not  until  he  had  reached  the  age 
of  2;  that  he  began  preparation  for  a  liberal  education.  At  the 
age  of  30  he  was  a  well-educated  man,  having  been  graduated  with 
honor  at  Dartmouth  College.  He  spent  some  time  in  studying 
theology,  with  the  distinguished  Dr.  Burton,  of  Thetford,  Vt. 
His  first  settlement  was  at  Haverhill,  N.  H.,  where  he  remained 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  25 

about  9  years.  He  was  settled  in  Hopkinton,  N.  H.,  about  18 
years,  and  when  he  was  settled  in  Hanover,  it  was  his  fifth  place 
of  settlement.  After  he  left  Hanover,  he  labored  about  a  year 
in  Boston,  as  city  missionary,  and  then  was  employed  in  the 
State  of  New  York.  His  wife  died  in  1835,  leaving  him  to 
travel  alone  the  journey  of  life.  He  had  ten  children,  eight  of 
whom  reached  adult  years.  The  whole  period  of  Mr.  Smith's 
ministry  was  59  years.  He  was  a  great  student  of  the  Bible. 
His  son,  Rev.  Carlos  Smith,  says  of  him:  "He  was  an  indefa- 
tigable Bible  student,  and  beyond  all  the  men  I  ever  knew,  fa- 
miliar with  the  Bible.  It  was  with  him  THE  BOOK.  He  pored 
over  it  with  ever  fresh  delight.  I  remember  hearing  him  say, 
in  his  old  age,  '  new  beauties  were  opened  up  to  him  contin- 
ually.' He  had  a  warm  and  deep  sympathy  for  all  classes 
of  men,  however  ignorant  and  degraded,  and  for  all  of  those 
Christian  and  benevolent  societies  and  operations  which  are 
adapted  to  promote  human  elevation  and  human  happiness." 
He  spent  the  closing  years  of  his  life  with  his  children,  partic- 
ularly with  his  daughter,  the  wife  of  William  H.  Sanford,  of 
Boylston,  where  he  died  in  the  year  1849.  It  is  remarkable 
that  three  of  his  sons  were  in  the  ministry,  as  pastors,  and 
three  of  his  daughters  were  wives  of  pastors. 

At  a  regular  church  meeting,  held  April  4th,  1833,  a  commit- 
tee of  three  was  chosen,  consisting  of  Dea.  Isaac  Cook,  Dea. 
Elijah  Barstow,  and  Elisha  Bass,  to  visit  those  members  whom 
they  judged  to  walk  disorderly,  and  to  make  a  report  to  the 
church  at  some  future  day.  The  same  committee  was  appointed 
to  make  inquiry  respecting  the  articles  of  faith.  On  the  8th  day 
of  the  following  June,  a  regular  meeting  of  the  church  was  held 
in  the  vestry,  and  Dea.  Elijah  Barstow  being  chosen  moderator, 
an  invitation  was  extended  to  the  REV.  ABEL  G.  DUNCAN 
to  become  their  pastor,  and  Elisha  Bass  was  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  communicate  to  Mr.  Duncan  the  doings  of  the  church. 
The  following  is  the  answer  to  their  invitation : 


26  REV.    ABEL    G.    DUNCAN. 

To  the  Cong'!  Chh.  in  Hanover  and  the  Society  connected  therewith. 

BRETHREN  AND  FRIENDS:  Having  prayerfully  considered  your  invi- 
tation to  settle  among  you  in  the  Gospel  ministry,  and  the  leadings  of 
Divine  Providence,  I  now  cheerfully  consent  to  take  the  orersight  of 
you,  and  to  minister  to  you  in  holy  things,  on  the  conditions  proposed. 
Praying  that  you  may  share  with  your  children  and  the  Israel  of  God 
in  the  blessings  of  his  gracious  covenant,  I  subscribe  myself  your  ser- 
vant for  Christ's  sake.  A.  G.  DUNCAN. 

Hanover,  Aug.  2d,  1833. 

Accordingly,  a  council  was  convened  at  the  house  of  Rev. 
Abel  G.  Duncan,  Aug.  22d,  for  the  purpose  of  installing  him 
pastor,  if  thought  proper.  The  council  was  composed  of  repre- 
sentatives from  the  following  churches  :  2d  church,  Abington ; 
3d  church,  Abington ;  2d  church,  Randolph ;  Union  church, 
Braintree  and  Weymouth  ;  church  in  North  Wrentham.  Also 
Rev.  Stephen  Thurston  of  West  Prospect,  Me.,  afterward  of 
Searsport,  Me.,  was  invited  and  was  present.  The  members  of 
the  council  were  unanimous  in  voting  that  they  were  satisfied, 
after  due  examination  into  Mr.  Duncan's  doctrinal  opinions,  his 
views  of  experimental  piety,  his  aptness  to  teach,  and  his  views 
relative  to  entering  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel.  Installation 
services  were  held  in  the  church  at  2  o'clock,  when  the  following 
persons  took  part :  Rev.  Moses  Thatcher,  of  North  Wrentham, 
offered  the  introductory  prayer  ;  Rev.  Stephen  Thurston  preached 
the  sermon ;  Rev.  Jonas  Perkins,  of  Braintree,  made  the  prayer 
of  installation;  Rev.  Daniel  Thomas,  of  2d  church,  Abington, 
the  moderator,  gave  the  charge  to  the  pastor ;  Rev.  D.  Brigham, 
of  2d  church,  Randolph,  gave  the  right  hand  of  fellowship ;  and 
Rev.  Lucius  Alden,  of  3d  church,  Abington,  the  scribe,  offered 
the  concluding  prayer.  In  the  month  of  October  following,  Mr. 
Duncan  and  his  wife  were  received  as  members  of  the  church. 
Rev.  Abel  G.  Duncan  was  born  in  Chester,  Vt.,  in  1802.  He 
graduated  at  the  Bangor  Theological  Seminary  in  1828,  was  set- 
tled for  four  years  in  Jackson  and  Brooks,  Maine,  and  was 
installed  in  Hanover  Aug.  22d,  1833.  He  proved  himself  a 
faithful  minister  and  an  excellent  citizen,  having  had  the  honor 


THIRD  MEETING  HOUSE.  27 

to  represent  the  town  for  six  years  in  the  State  Legislature,  and 
having  been  for  many  years  chairman  of  the  school  committee. 
Mr.  Duncan  remained  in  Hanover  a  little  more  than  twenty  years, 
and  was  active  in  school  matters,  and  in  the  cause  of  temperance 
and  that  of  anti-slavery.  During  his  ministry  the  church  experi- 
enced three  special  seasons  of  revival,  and  60  persons  by  profes- 
sion and  letter  were  added  to  the  church.  Soon  after  Mr. 
Duncan  became  pastor,  two  persons  were  excommunicated ; 
one  for  breach  of  covenant  "in  going  to  the  Baptists  without 
consulting  with  the  church,  and  neglecting  to  give  the  church 
satisfaction,"  and  the  other  for  having  "embraced  the  heresy  of 
Universalism."  In  May,  1835,  Joshua  Perry  was  chosen  delegate 
with  the  pastor  to  attend  a  council  in  Scituate,  in  order  to  install 
Rev.  Luke  Spofford  pastor  over  the  Trinitarian  Church.  In  the 
following  month  the  pastor,  with  Wm.  Church,  were  sent  to  meet 
in  council  to  advise  the  church  in  South  Weymouth  in  relation 
to  their  affairs.  In  the  month  of  July  following,  a  day  of  fasting 
and  prayer  was  observed  by  the  church  in  view  of  certain 
"favorable  indications  of  good  to  Zion."  During  the  years  that 
follow,  we  find  that  church  meetings  were  regularly  held,  and 
from  time  to  time  persons  were  admitted  into  church  member- 
ship, and  in  August,  1839,  a  committee  of  three,  consisting  of 
Deacons  Barstow  and  Cook  and  Br.  Elisha  Bass,  were  appointed 
to  converse  with  any  members  who  might  be  guilty  of  breaking 
covenant  or  transgressing  the  divine  precepts.  In  1836,  the 
church  having  considered  the  matter,  caused  to  be  printed  a 
small  pamphlet  containing  twenty-nine  doctrinal  articles  of  their 
creed  and  their  covenant.  Each  article  is  followed  by  a  list  of 
passages  from  the  Bible  as  proof  texts.  It  seems  that  a  certain 
promissory  note  called  the  Mellen  note,  had  become  a  source  of 
difficulty  in  parish  meetings.  By  this  note  the  parish  was  obli- 
gated to  pay  to  the  church  six  dollars  annually  for  the  expenses 
of  the  communion  services.  At  a  regular  church  meeting  held 
Aug.  5,  1836,  this  note  was  relinquished  and  given  up.  In  the 
summer  of  the  year  1840,  the  meeting-house  was  painted  white, 
and  the  stoves  were  removed  into  the  entry.  The  aisles  of  the 


28  REV.    ABEL    G.    DUNCAN. 

house  were  also  carpeted.  While  there  were  some  signs  of  out- 
ward prosperity,  we  find  the  pastor  mourning  over  the  very  low 
state  of  religion,  so  that  in  those  days  there  were  tides  of  relig- 
ious interest.  During  the  last  half  of  the  year  1841,  the  church 
was  engaged  in  a  controversy  with  one  of  its  members  in  regard 
to  the  doctrines,  and  at  meeting  after  meeting  the  matter  came 
up,  and  a  committee  was  appointed  also  to  wait  upon  him  and 
report.  This  case  of  discipline  was  remarkable  for  the  length  of 
time  consumed  and  the  many  meetings  called  in  the  controversy. 
Had  the  women  been  allowed  to  vote  it  might  have  been  settled 
much  sooner. 

In  regard  to  the  favorable  indications  of  a  revival,  a  day  of  fast- 
ing, humiliation  and  prayer  was  observed  March  gth,  and  March 
25th  we  find  the  record  that  a  series  of  meetings  was  held  dur- 
ing the  week,  and  Revs.  Powers  and  Ward,  of  Abington,  Lewis, 
of  South  Weymouth,  Colman,  of  Scituate,  and  Perkins,  of  Wey- 
mouth  and  Braintree,  preached.  The  weather  was  unfavorable, 
but  the  Holy  Spirit  was  present  and  good  results  were  manifest. 
April  7th  it  is  recorded  that  REV.  JAS.  R.  GUSHING,  of  E. 
Haverhill,  held  a  series  of  meetings,  preaching  nine  times. 
June  22d,  Dea.  Elisha  Barstow  died,  after  a  few  days'  sickness, 
at  the  age  of  73.  It  is  recorded  of  him  that  he  was  a  worthy 
man,  "who  for  some  months  past  has  appeared  very  much 
devoted  to  the  work  of  the  Lord."  We  find  the  pastor  in  mak- 
ing this  record  giving  expression  to  the  feelings  of  his  heart : 
"Ah  !  Lord  God!  Wilt  thou  make  a  full  end  of  the  remnant  of 
Israel  ?  Turn  us  again  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine,  and  we  shall 
be  saved."  At  the  close  of  the  year  1842,  the  pastor  left  an 
interesting  record.  We  find  recorded  for  the  first  time,  in  the 
year  1847,  ^e  amount  of  monthly  benevolent  contributions  for 
the  year.  The  amount  was  $85.  Twenty  of  this  was  given  to 
the  A.  B.  C.  F.  M.,  twenty  to  American  Missionary  Association, 
and  twenty-five  to  American  Home  Missionary  Society.  We 
find  also  at  the  close  of  the  year  1849,  the  same  amount  and  the 
same  appropriations.  In  the  year  1851,  the  pastor  met  with  a 
severe  loss.  Sabbath  evening,  October  I2th,  Mrs.  Lucia  Harlow, 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  2Q 

wife  of  the  pastor,  died  at  the  age  of  56,  after  twelve  weeks  of 
severe  suffering,  borne  with  Christian  meekness,  patience,  forti- 
tude and  submission.  She  was  a  descendant  of  Govs.  Bradford 
and  Carver,  and  possessed  a  spirit  worthy  of  her  Puritan  stock. 
At  one  time  during  her  illness  she  remarked,  in  an  ecstacy, 
"  Precious  Savior !  I  shall  soon  be  with  him,"  and  her  last  audi- 
ble accents  breathed  forth  his  name,  "Precious  Jesus."  The 
following  year  the  pastor  was  cheered  by  receiving  into  the 
church  among  many  others,  his  two  children,  William  Paley  and 
Lucia  Ann.  In  the  year  1853,  a  donation  of  twenty  dollars  was 
given  to  the  pastor  by  the  Misses  Sarah  and  Rhoda  Ford  to 
purchase  a  Pulpit  Bible  and  Hymn  Book  for  the  use  of  the  pul- 
pit. At  a  regular  church  meeting  in  1834,  it  was  voted  that  the 
pastor  be  requested  to  record  the  fact  that  the  table  and  chairs 
used  at  the  communion  are  the  property  of  the  church  by  regu- 
lar purchase  with  money  raised  by  the  church.  In  the  year 
Ig54  occurred  the  division  of  the  church,  "though,"  according 
to  Rev.  Mr.  Allen,  in  his  history  of  the  church,  "it  was  a 
friendly  division,  and  as  those  mostly  concerned  thought  to  be 
a  necessary  one."  Thirty-two  persons,  members  of  the  church, 
were  dismissed  and  recommended,  March  loth,  for  the  purpose 
of  being  organized  into  a  church  at  the  Four  Corners,  for  the 
better  accommodation  of  themselves  and  their  families,  and 
others  living  in  that  vicinity.  Among  them  was  numbered  a 
large  proportion  of  the  church's  most  reliable  and  active  sup- 
porters. 

Soon  after  this  division,  it  seemed  necessary  to  the  pastor  to 
bring  his  long  and  faithful  ministry  in  this  place  to  a  close. 
Accordingly  there  was  read  in  the  meeting-house  Sunday,  April 
2cl,  1854,  the  following  communication  to  the  church: 

To  the  Congregational  Church  in  Hanovor  : 

"  Grace  be  unto  you  and  peace  from  God  our  Father,  and  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ."  I  came  unto  you  as  soon  as  I  was  sent  for,  and  for 
these  twenty  years  and  over  have  been  laboring  to  fulfil  the  '  intent 
ye  sent  unto  me '  to  accomplish  ;  and  for  the  past  two  years  God  had 


3O  REV.    ABEL    G.    DUNCAN. 

given  that  measure  of  prosperity  which  appeared  to  be  the  promise  of 
better  days  for  this  church  and  society.  But  a  change  has  come  over 
us,  and  the  condition  of  things  seems  to  indicate  that  another  should 
come  in  my  stead  and  reap  that  whereon  he  has  bestowed  no  labor. 
PERMANENCY  in  the  Pastoral  Office  seems  to  give  way  to  the  love  of 
novelty  and  change,  and  the  churches  are  in  the  course  of  experi- 
ment which,  in  the  opinion  of  the  General  Association,  will  result 
most  unfavorably  to  their  interests.  I  have  considered  it  my  duty 
heretofore,  to  make  sacrifices  of  feeling  and  of  interest  for  the  retard- 
ing of  such  a  result.  But  wishing  no  longer  to  stand  up  for  a  prin- 
ciple so  rapidly  lost  sight  of  in  the  excitements  and  changes  of  the 
day ;  feeling  it  to  be  no  longer  a  duty  in  view  of  the  circumstances  of 
your  present  condition  ;  realizing  that  my  motives  and  sacrifices  for 
the  principle  have  not  been,  and  still  are  not,  appreciated  by  this 
people  ;  and  being  willing,  while  I  commit  my  way  to  the  Lord,  to 
bide  my  time,  I  most  freely  yield  to  the  desire  of  a  change,  having  in 
common  with  the  most  devoted  friends  of  this  beloved  church  an 
earnest  desire  for  its  perpetuity,  peace  and  prosperity.  I,  therefore, 
do  now  resign  into  the  hands  of  the  great  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of 
Souls,  from  whom  I  received  it  by  solemn  installation,  and  into  your 
hands,  the  pastorate  of  this  church,  the  resignation  to  take  effect  on 
and  after  toe  first  day  of  May  next ;  and  I  respectfully  request  you  to 
unite  with  me  in  calling  a  mutual  council  to  advise  relative  to  the 
matter.  While  1  take  this  opportunity  to  express  my  gratitude  for 
your  multiplied  favors,  for  which  I  pray  that  God  may  richly  reward 
you,  I  ought  in  justice  to  say  that  my  stipulated  compensation  has 
always  been  inadequate  to  meet  my  necessary  expenses,  more 
especially  for  the  last  few  years,  since  the  manifest  lessened  value  of 
money,  while  my  own  means  for  making  up  your  lack  of  remuneration 
have  been  sensibly  diminished.  The  necessary  result  has  been,  not- 
withstanding all  my  struggles  to  avoid  it,  that  I  am  unable  fully  to 
meet  the  claims  on  me,  which  are  justly  due.  I  prefer  no  claims,  but 
do  appeal  to  the  generosity  and  magnanimity  of  those  to  whom  I 
have  ministered  ;  not  because  I  so  much  desire  a  gift,  but  I  desire 
that  fruit  may  abound  to  their  account.  Although  you  have  suffered 
a  great  diminution  of  your  members,  strength  and  influence,  yet  I 
trust  that  you  will  be  united  and  will  speedily  secure  a  sound  and 
godly  ministry,  and  that  you  will  humbly  and  prayerfully  in  faith  and 
active,  zealous  effort,  wait  on  the  Lord  for  his  blessing.  May  the 
light  of  this  ancient  Zion  never  be  quenched,  but  shine  with  the  pure 
radiance  of  truth  and  holiness  from  generation  to  generation.  And 
suffer  me  to  ask  your  continued  prayers  for  one  who  has  rejoiced  in 
your  joys,  and  sorrowed  in  your  sorrows,  and  who  has  above  all  things 
desired  and  labored  for  your  salvation,  and  the  salvation  of  your 
children.  Yours  in  the  bonds  of  the  Gospel, 

A.    G.   DUNCAN,   Pastor," 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  31 

This  resignation  was  accepted  by  the  church,  and  it  was  voted 
that  the  council  to  be  called  be  the  same  that  shall  meet  at  the 
"Four  Corners,"  April  I2th,  1854,  to  organize  the  Congrega- 
tional Church  there  contemplated.  Deacon  Cook  and  Josiah 
Chamberlain  were  chosen  to  unite  with  the  pastor  in  calling  the 
said  council  and  in  representing  the  church  before  it ;  and  Dea- 
con Cook  was  chosen  to  attend  with  the  pastor  the  council  to 
be  convened  at  the  "Four  Corners,"  to  assist  in  the  organiza- 
tion of  the  brethren  who  have  been  dismissed,  and  others  who 
may  unite  with  them  into  a  Congregational  Church,  to  worship 
in  the  new  house  recently  erected  in  the  village.  Accordingly 
the  council  met  at  the  house  of  Dr.  Garratt,  Hanover  Four 
Corners,  now  the  residence  of  James  T.  Tolman,  and  organized 
by  the  choice  of  Rev.  James  W.  Ward  as  moderator,  and  Rev. 
Isaac  C.  White  scribe.  The  churches  invited  were  represented 
as  follows : 

Church  in  Abington  Centre,  Rev.  J.  W.  Ward. 

Joshua  Whitmarsh,  Delegate. 
Hingham,  Rev.  E.  P.  Dyer,  Pastor. 

Isaac  N.  Damon,  Delegate. 
Hanson,  Rev.  S.  L.  Rockwood,  Pastor. 

Deacon  I.  F.  Stetson,  Delegate. 
East  Abington,      Rev.  H.  D.  Walker,  Pastor. 

Deacon ,  Delegate. 

Scituate,  Rev.  Daniel  Wight,  Pastor. 

Deacon  J.  Cudworth,  Delegate. 
North  Abington,    Rev.  J.  C.  White. 

The  council,  after  fully  considering  the  papers  and  the  facts, 
voted  to  dissolve  the  pastoral  relation,  and  recommending  that 
those  who  had  enjoyed  his  ministrations  should  raise  at  least 
two  hundred  dollars  as  a  mark  of  their  continued  affection  and 
regard,  and  their  desire  to  do  justice  to  one  who  had  labored 
long  and  faithfully  in  the  Gospel  ministry.  They  cordially 
recommended  Mr.  Duncan  to  the  churches  of  Christ  as  a  Brother 
beloved,  a  sound,  faithful  preacher  of  the  Gospel,  as  one  who 


32  REV.    ABEL    G.    DUNCAN. 

had  long  sustained  the  relation  of  a  discreet  and  affectionate 
pastor.  They  also  expressed  their  deep  sympathy  for  the  en- 
feebled church,  and  somewhat  disheartened  by  the  diminution 
of  members.  We  find  that  during  his  ministry  in  this  place, 
Mr.  Duncan  baptized  117  persons,  infants  and  adults,  besides 
receiving  a  large  number  into  the  church.  After  closing  his 
ministry  in  this  place,  he  resided  and  was  acting  pastor  in  the 
Congregational  Church  in  Assonet  for  eleven  years,  and  after 
living  in  Scotland,  a  part  of  Bridgewater,  for  about  five  and  one- 
half  years,  acting  pastor  there,  he  came  back  to  Hanover  in 

1873,  to  spend  the  few  remaining  days  of  his  pilgrimage,  having 
reached  the  age  of  more  than  three  score  years  and  ten.     Here, 
with  health  enfeebled  in  his  house  on  King  Street,  he  resided 
for  about  ten  months  with  constantly  failing  prospects  of  recov- 
ery, much  of  the  time  upon  a  bed  of  sickness,  until  April  23d, 

1874,  when  he  quietly  passed  away.     As  he  had  lived  a  Christian 
life,  so  he  died  a  Christian  death,  exclaiming  shortly  before  he 
breathed  his  last,  in  the  full  triumph  of  a  Christian  hope :    "Oh, 
precious,  precious  Saviour!  Wonderful,  wonderful  Saviour!  His 
name  shall  be  called  wonderful,  counsellor,  the  mighty  God,  the 
everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace."     The  Rev.  Mr.  Allen, 
a  successor,  in  his  historical  account,  says:     "Mr.  Duncan  held 
the  pen  of  a  ready  writer.     Not  only  did  he  prepare  his  written 
sermons  with  great  care  and  facility,  but  he  wrote  not  a  little 
for  the  press  in  fugitive  and  occasional  pieces.     I  know,  how- 
ever, of  only  four  works  which  were  issued  in  his  own  name. 
The  first  is  an  address  which  he  delivered  in  Boston,  in  1838, 
before  the  Physiological  Society,  of  the  city,  and  was  published 
there.     The  second  is  a  sermon  which  he  preached  in  1853,  at 
the  funeral  of  Mrs.  Mary  Anna  (Perkins)  Wight,  the  wife  of 
Rev.  Daniel  Wight,  of  Cohasset.     The  third  is  a  religious  tract 
which  was  published  by  the  Boston  American  Tract  Society,  on 
the  subject  of  Baptism,  for  the  manuscript  of  which  they  offered 
a  premium  (I  think)  of  fifty  dollars,  and  which  they  appraised 
to  him.     The  fourth  is  a  little  book,  called  the  "Pastor's  Man- 
ual," a  very  good  and  useful  work,  and  often  of  great  conven- 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  33 

ience  in  the  performance  of  pastoral  duties.  Besides  these  he 
prepared  several  volumes  of  his  own  sermons  in  manuscript  for 
the  press,  which  were  not  published  on  account  of  the  risk  in 
expense  which  he  would  have  to  assume,  and  in  the  same  way  a 
volume  of  religious  meditation  in  prose  and  poetry  by  himself, 
was  prepared  for  publication,  but  for  the  same  reason  failed  to 
come  before  the  public."  Mr.  Duncan  was  a  man  of  much 
more  than  ordinary  talent  and  perseverance.  After  he  was 
fifty  years  of  age  he  began  the  study  of  the  Hebrew  language. 
The  children  of  Mr.  Duncan  were  Laura  J.,  who  married  Nahum 
D.  King,  of  North  Adams,  and  died  October  22d,  1859,  aged 
30  years.  Lucia  A.,  who  married  Henry  S.  Dean,  of  Taunton, 
and  died  April  3,  1881,  aged  48  years;  and  William  Paley,  of 
Cambridge,  a  lawyer  by  profession,  in  practice  in  Boston,  who 
studied  at  Williston  Seminary,  Easthampton,  and  at  Amherst 
College,  and  married  Abbie  F.  Crane,  daughter  of  Capt.  John 
Crane,  of  Freetown,  and  has  two  sons,  John  F.  and  Payson 
Williston,  a  daughter,  Laura  Mabel,  born  October  30,  1865,  died 
March  31,  1867. 

Reference  has  been  made  to  the  literary  ability  of  Rev.  Mr. 
Duncan.  He  was,  indeed,  a  man  of  rare  scholarship  as  a  linguist, 
having  an  intimate  knowledge  of  ancient  and  several  modern 
languages,  reading  each  tongue  with  facility,  and  in  belles-lettres 
was  equally  gifted.  He  was  a  skilled  logician  and  a  wise  coun- 
sellor in  denominational  church  polity,  and  his  advice  was 
frequently  sought  by  the  several  churches  and  ministerial  asso- 
ciations in  Plymouth,  Norfolk  and  Bristol  Counties.  His 
modest  and  friendly  demeanor  at  all  times  commended  him 
even  to  those  who  opposed  him  in  opinion.  One  incident  is 
remembered  concerning  him  in  this  connection.  A  man  called 
at  his  house  one  evening  during  his  pastorate  at  Hanover,  and 
assailed  him  with  violent  language  about  a  certain  matter  of 
opinion  only.  Mr.  Duncan  heard  him  silently  to  the  end,  and 
then  with  singular  dignity  and  kindness,  replied  only  in  these 
words  :  "Rebuke  not  an  elder."  Suffice  it  to  say,  the  excited 
caller  was  so  much  impressed  by  the  manner  and  simple  words 


34  REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 

of  the  pastor,  that  (in  the  language  of  Scripture)  "there  was  a 
great  calm"  He  could  be  severe  if  occasion  required,  yet  his 
severity  was  tempered  by  a  gentle  dignity  through  it  all,  which 
conciliated  as  well  as  reproved. 

The  separation  of  the  First  Congregational  Church  and  society 
was,  in  fact,  a  source  of  much  grief  to  him,  and  while  he  had 
feelings  of  utmost  kindness  for  the  promoters  of  the  measure, 
many  of  whom  were  his  warm  personal  friends,  yet  it  had  great 
influence  in  saddening  his  declining  years,  and  to  the  very  last  he 
could  not  speak  of  the  event  without  emotion  and  regret.  He  re- 
joiced in  the  Godly  succession  of  ministers  over  the  old  church, 
particularly  in  the  ministry  of  the  Rev.  Mr.  Allen.  While  he 
displayed  much  interest  in  the  new  Second  Parish,  yet  his 
thoughts  and  affections  seemed  to  centre  in  and  revert  to  the 
ancient  First  Church,  the  home  of  his  early  love  and  care;  and 
his  remains  now  rest  beside  those  of  the  wife  of  his  youth  in 
the  old  churchyard,  near  the  beautiful  new  church  edifice  erected 
on  the  site  of  the  venerable  structure  consumed  by  fire,  in 
which  old  sanctuary  they  unitedly  labored,  mid  joy  and  trial, 
smiles  and  tears  for  so  many  years,  in  the  Master's  work,  until 
they  "fell  on  sleep" 

The  ladies  of  the  congregation  erected  a  plain  but  beautiful 
tablet  to  the  memory  of  his  wife  greatly  beloved  by  them,  at 
her  grave,  and  his  children  placed  a  similar  one  at  their  father's 
grave,  with  this  inscription  on  the  same  (as  he  directed  shortly 
before  his  decease)  "  Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  Cling"  \  and  there 
in  "God's  Acre,"  with  a  great  company  of  his  parishioners  and 
fellow-townsmen,  whose  funeral  obsequies  he  performed,  his 
body  rests,  near  the  beautiful  burial  lot  of  his  beloved  brother 
in  another  communion,  Rev.  Samuel  Cutler,  awaiting  with  him 
and  them  the  resurrection  dawn. 

The  church  though  considerably  enfeebled,  yet  rallied,  and  at 
a  regular  meeting  held  Jan.  I3th,  1855,  in  the  meeting-house, 
presided  over  by  Deacon  Cook,  invited  REV.  JOSEPH  FREE- 
MAN, to  become  their  pastor  and  teacher.  Accordingly,  Mr. 
Freeman  came  in  answer  to  the  call  on  the  2ist  of  February, 


REV.    ABEL    G.    DUNCAN. 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  35 

and  preached  on  the  25th  the  first  sermon  as  pastor  elect.  On 
Sunday,  March  iith,  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered,  four- 
teen members  of  the  church  being  present,  and  three  from  sister 
churches.  "It  was  a  good  season."  April  5th  was  observed 
as  a  day  of  public  fasting,  humiliation  and  prayer.  A  sermon 
was  preached  in  the  forenoon,  and  a  social  meeting  was  held 
in  the  afternoon.  At  the  close  of  the  service  a  meeting  of  the 
church  and  parish  was  called,  and  Elisha  Bass,  Josiah  Chamber- 
lain and  Deacon  Cook  were  chosen  a  committee  to  call  an 
ecclesiastical  council  for  the  purpose  of  installing  Rev.  Mr. 
Freeman  as  pastor  of  the  church  and  society.  Pursuant  to  let- 
ters missive  from  the  First  Congregational  Church  in  Hanover, 
an  ecclesiastical  council  convened  in  the  meeting-house  on 
Wednesday,  April  i8th,  1855,  for  the  purpose  of  examining,  and 
if  judged  expedient,  of  installing  Rev.  Joseph  Freeman  as  pas- 
tor. The  council  was  organized  by  the  choice  of  Rev.  Samuel 
L.  Rockwood  as  moderator,  and  Rev.  F.  A.  Fiske  as  scribe. 
The  pastors  and  delegates  present  from  the  churches  invited 
were  as  follows : 

Hanson,  Rev.  Samuel  L.  Rockwood. 

Hingham,  Rev.  E.  Porter  Dyer, 

Brother  S.  G.  Bayley,  Delegate. 
Abington,  Third  Church,  Rev.  H.  D.  Walker. 

Deacon  P.  Winslow,  Delegate. 
Hanover,  Second  Church,  Rev.  William  Chapman. 

Brother  George  Eells,  Delegate. 
Frankfort,  Me.,  First  Congregational  Church, 

Rev.  S.  H.  Hayes. 
Marshfield,  Trinitarian  Congregational  Church, 

Rev.  F.  A.  Fiske. 

Brother  C.  W.  Macomber,  Delegate. 

A  ministerial  brother  being  present  was  invited  to  take  part 
in  the  deliberations.    The  council  were  satisfied  with  the  papers 


36  REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 

and  examination,  and  Rev.  Mr.  Freeman  was  installed  at  2  p.  M. 
in  the  meeting-house,  with  the  following  public  services  : 

1.  Reading  of  Minutes  by  the  Scribe. 

2.  Reading  the  Scriptures  and  Prayer  by  Rev.  Charles  Mor- 

gridge. 

3.  Sermon  by  Rev.  S.  H.  Hayes. 

4.  Installing  Prayer  by  the  Scribe. 

5.  Charge  to  the  Pastor  by  Rev.  E.  Porter  Dyer. 

6.  Right  Hand  of  Fellowship  and  Address  to  the  People  by 

Rev.  H.  D.  Walker. 

7.  Concluding  Prayer  by  Rev.  E.  P.  Dyer. 

8.  Benediction  by  the  Pastor. 

Inasmuch  as  this  was  the  last  installation  of  a  pastor  over 
this  church,  it  may  be  interesting  to  read  the  letter  of  invitation 
to  be  pastor,  and  the  reply  from  Mr.  Freeman. 

HANOVER,  Jan.   15,  1855. 
Rev.  Joseph  Freeman, 

Dear  Sir:  I  am  directed  to  communicate  to  you  the  follow- 
ing votes  of  the  First  Congregational  Church  and  Society  in 
this  place.  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  church  holden  at  their 
meeting-house  on  Saturday,  the  I3th  inst.,  Voted,  that  we  invite 
the  Rev.  Joseph  Freeman  to  become  the  pastor  and  teacher  of 
this  church.  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  Society  on  the  same 
day  and  place,  Voted,  that  we  unite  with  the  church  in  extending 
an  invitation  to  the  Rev.  Joseph  Freeman  to  settle  with  us  in 
the  Gospel  ministry.  Voted,  that  we  pay  him  six  hundred 
dollars  annually.  The  above  votes  were  unanimous.  I  hope 
that  you  will  accept  our  call,  and  come  among  us  as  soon  as 
practicable.  For  the  present  we  have  engaged  half  of  a  large 
house  near  the  meeting-house  for  you,  until  you  can  be  better 
accommodated.  Please  answer  as  soon  as  possible. 

ISAAC   COOK. 


kEv.  MR.  FREEMAN'S  LETTER.  37 

PROSPECT,  ME.,  Feb.  6th,  1855. 

Deacon  Joseph  Cook,  in  behalf  of  the  First  Congregational  Church 
and  Society  in  Hanover,  Mass.: 

Dear  Sir, — Your  favor  of  the  I5th  ult,  was  duly  received. 
A  decided  affirmative  answer  has  been  delayed  until  the  present 
time,  because  it  could  not  be  properly  given  before  I  should 
know  the  results  of  an  ecclesiastical  council.  The  council  con- 
vened to-day,  and  my  pastoral  relation  with  this  people  is  now 
dissolved.  I  am  happy  to  say  that  the  short  acquaintance  I  had 
with  your  brethren  and  friends  gave  me  much  pleasure,  and  I 
left  feeling  a  cordial  interest  in  them  and  their  spiritual  welfare. 
Your  request  has  been  made  a  subject  of  much  thought  and 
prayer  to  God  for  his  blessing  and  guidance,  for  I  desire  to  do 
what  will  be  pleasing  in  his  sight,  and  go  only  where  He  would 
have  me.  Without  Him  I  can  do  nothing.  Under  a  deep  sense 
of  my  own  weakness  and  want  of  conformity  to  Christ,  I  feel 
myself  to  be  unfit  for  the  responsible  and  holy  office  of  one  of 
His  embassadors.  But  relying  upon  His  grace  and  merciful 
presence,  and  trusting  that  I  shall  ever  have  the  cordial  co- 
operation and  prayers  of  all  who  love  His  name,  I  have  concluded 
to  accept  your  call  to  the  pastoral  office.  With  respect  to  the 
compensation  I  accept  your  proposal,  asking  that  you  will  grant 
me  four  or  five  Sabbaths  annually  for  a  vacation.  I  am  pleased 
that  you  have  provided  accommodations  for  my  family,  and  trust 
that  we  shall  be  happy  in  the  enjoyment  of  them  ;  but  you  will 
permit  me  to  express  the  wish  that  a  parish  house  may  be  built 
as  early  in  the  summer  as  practicable.  If  nothing  in  the  Provi- 
dence of  God  prevents  me,  I  shall  leave  with  my  family,  for 
Massachusetts  next  week;  but  may  not  supply  your  pulpit 
before  the  first  Sabbath  in  March,  subject,  however,  to  your 
wishes.  I  shall  then  be  ready  for  my  installation  at  an  early 
day  as  may  seem  desirable.  Wishing  you  grace,  mercy  and 
peace  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  I  remain,  in  Christian  affection, 

Yours, 

JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 


38  REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 

Mr.  Freeman  was  born  in  Orrington,  Me.,  the  last  day  of 
December,  1814.  His  ancestors  came  from  England  and  set- 
tled at  Eastham,  in  this  state.  His  parents  were  professed 
Christians.  At  the  age  of  19  he  made  a  public  profession 
of  religion,  and  united  with  the  Congregational  Church  in 
Orrington.  His  mind  was  then  directed  to  the  Gospel  min- 
istry, and  he  came  to  consecrate  himself  and  his  life  to  that 
work.  He  was  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel,  and  was  gradu- 
ated at  Bangor  Theological  Seminary  in  1842.  He  went  imme- 
diately on  a  previous  engagement  to  the  Congregational  Church 
in  Strong,  Maine,  where  he  was  ordained  pastor  in  1844;  here 
he  labored  three  years.  He  was  then  installed  over  the  Con- 
gregational Church  in  Sandy  Point  (Stockton),  Me.,  and  re- 
mained nine  years.  From  that  place  he  came  to  Hanover, 
where  he  lived  and  labored  until  July  26th,  1869,  when  he  was 
dismissed  by  a  mutual  council.  When  he  was  installed  pastor 
there  were  14  male  members  and  43  female,  making  a  total  of 
57.  With  his  ministry  he  began  to  record  the  times  when  the 
sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered  and  the  num- 
ber of  members  present.  June  I5th,  Rev.  Mr.  Duncan  was 
present  at  the  regular  church  meeting.  It  was  voted  to  grant 
Mrs.  Laura  J.  D.  King,  his  daughter,  a  letter  of  dismission  and 
recommendation  to  the  Congregational  Church  in  North  Adams. 
October  I4th,  at  the  close  of  public  worship,  a  meeting  of  the 
church  was  called  by  the  pastor  to  decide  whether  they  would 
join  the  Pilgrim  Conference.  The  church  voted  to  present 
their  request  at  the  next  meeting  of  that  body  for  admission, 
and  Brother  Ebenezer  Thayer  was  chosen  delegate  to  attend 
that  week  the  conference  held  at  South  Marshfield.  The  re- 
quest was  presented  by  the  pastor,  and  the  church  was  received 
into  the  conference.  An  event  occurred  September  i8th,  when 
the  pastor  and  his  family  moved  in  and  occupied  a  new  parson- 
age or  parish  house,  which  had  been  built  for  his  occupancy. 
This  house  was  not  built  by  the  parish  society,  but  by  individual 
members.  At  the  beginning  of  the  year  following,  we  find  the 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  39 

new  pastor  somewhat  depressed  on  account  of  the  low  state  of 
religion.     Thus  we  find  the  record  January  4th,  1856  : 

"Church  met  in  conference  at  the  house  of  Widow  Stetson.  Only 
4  individuals  were  present.  Prospects  appeared  rather  gloomy." 

In  February  the  church  did  not  meet  in  conference  owing  to 
the  inclemency  of  the  weather,  and  in  March  there  was  a  good 
meeting  and  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  was  present,  and  their  hearts 
were  encouraged.  Yet  it  is  added :  "  Religion  is  low,  and  wicked- 
ness abounds ;  but  it  affords  no  reason  why  God  will  not  hear 
the  prayer  of  faith  and  reveal  His  gracious  power  unto  salva- 
tion." In  connection  with  the  Lord's  Supper  which  was  ad- 
ministered at  noon,  March  Qth,  he  says :  "It  was  a  good  season 
to  our  souls,  but  it  does  not  seem  to  be  the  most  appropriate 
time  to  observe  this  ordinance  at  noon.  There  is  too  much 
noise."  In  May  there  was  present  at  the  Communion  the  larg- 
est number  of  communicants  during  the  year  past,  and  the 
pastor's  heart  was  encouraged.  After  public  service  on  the 
Sabbath,  October  iQth,  the  church  appointed  Deacon  Cook, 
Brother  E.  Bass  and  Brother  S.  S.  Church  delegates  to  the  Pil- 
grim Conference  which  was  to  meet  October  23d,  with  this 
church.  The  Pilgrim  Conference  met  with  this  church  Tuesday 
and  Wednesday,  October  23d  and  24th.  The  meetings  were 
very  interesting,  and  it  was  hoped  that  permanent  good  would 
result.  Rev.  Mr.  Bullard,  of  Boston,  addressed  the  conference 
upon  the  subject  of  Sabbath  Schools.  Rev.  Dr.  J.  Clark,  of 
Boston,  spoke  on  the  subject  of  Home  Missions.  Rev.  Mr. 
Babcock,  of  South  Plymouth,  preached  the  opening  sermon. 
Rev.  Mr.  Brainerd,  of  Halifax,  preached  in  the  evening.  Rev. 
Mr.  Fiske,  of  North  Marshfield,  preached  the  closing  sermon. 
Rev.  Messrs.  Rockwood  and  Babcock  officiated  at  the  Lord's 
table.  For  several  months  the  church  failed  to  meet  in  confer- 
ence owing  to  storms,  bad  travelling  and  sickness.  At  the 
church  meeting  held  March  4th,  1857,  twenty-three  were  pres- 
ent. It  was  a  very  interesting  meeting.  Every  one  felt  deeply, 
and  there  was  much  melting  of  heart  and  weeping  before  God. 


4O  REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 

The  Holy  Spirit  was  with  them.  The  pastor  closes  with  this 
desire  of  his  heart:  "Oh,  may  Rework  gloriously."  March 
nth  twenty  were  present. 

"  There  was  much  deep  interest  in  the  revival  of  the  church  and 
the  salvation  of  souls  manifested,  much  subdued  feeling.  The  Holy 
Spirit  seems  to  be  moving  the  hearts  of  his  people  to  call  upon  the 
Lord  for  his  salvation  to  be  revealed  among  this  people.  April  23d, 
meeting  of  the  church  and  others  interested  in  the  subject  of  relig- 
ion ;  twenty-two  were  present.  Very  good  meeting.  The  Spirit  of 
the  Lord  is  with  us.  There  have  been  a  few  conversions."  May  ist, 
preparatory  lecture.  Good  meeting,  twenty-two  present.  The 
church  generally  seem  much  engaged  in  the  cause  of  Christ.  May 
zd,  administered  the  Lord's  Supper.  Large  number  of  communi- 
cants present.  Very  solemn  and  interesting  occasion .  The  Lord  is 
reviving  His  work." 

After  public  service  Sabbath,  May  i/th,  Deacon  Cook  and 
Brother  Samuel  Church  were  chosen  delegates  to  attend  the 
Pilgrim  Conference  at  Carver,  the  iQth  inst.  The  heart  of  the 
pastor  was  encouraged  so  that  he  breaks  forth  into  praise  to 
God,  for  His  mercy  and  goodness.  August  3Oth,  Sabbath,  after 
third  service,  Deacon  Isaac  Cook  was  chosen  delegate  in  the 
absence  of  the  pastor,  who  was  away  for  six  weeks  on  his  vaca- 
tion, to  attend  a  council  in  Abington  Centre  for  the  purpose  of 
ordaining  Mr.  Abbe  as  pastor  over  the  Centre  Congregational 
Church.  On  September  I3th,  1857,  the  meeting-house  was  re- 
opened after  undergoing  extensive  repairs.  A  new  sofa  was 
put  in  the  pulpit.  A  rich  marble  top  communion  table  was 
presented  to  the  church  and  society,  and  chairs  also  by  James 
Stetson,  Esq.  A  dedicatory  service  was  held  by  the  pastor. 
The  pastor  says : 

"  In  His  kind  Providence  God  has  smiled  upon  us  during  the  time 
of  making  these  repairs  and  improvements,  and  prospered  the  work 
of  our  hands.  In  this  may  we  discern  evidence  of  His  pleasure  in 
it.  It  was  a  work  prompted  neither  by  pride,  nor  by  emulation.  It 
was  a  work  that  was  needed  to  be  done.  Reverence  for  the  sanctu- 
ary, honor  to  God,  comfort  of  worshippers  asked  for  it.  Cheerfully 
and  kindly  has  it  been  clone,  and  well  done.  May  the  richest  bless- 
ings of  the  Father  of  lights,  to  whom  it  is  all  devoted,  rest  upon  the 
people  and  upon  their  children  and  they  receive  double  in  mercies  for 
all  their  labor." 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  4! 

October  nth,  after  public  service  in  the  afternoon,  Deacon 
Cook,  Brothers  S.  S.  Church  and  Ebenezer  Thayer  were  chosen 
delegates  to  attend  the  Pilgrim  Conference  to  be  held  at  Han- 
son, the  2Oth  inst.  Nov.  ist  was  a  very  interesting  day.  Thirty 
persons  partook  of  the  Sacrament,  three  were  admitted  to  the 
church,  one  being  baptized,  and  also  five  small  children  were 
presented  for  the  ordinance  of  baptism.  The  heart  of  the  pastor 
in  common  with  the  hearts  of  ministers  throughout  the  country 
and  Great  Britain  was  greatly  encouraged  and  cheered  by  the 
presence  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  the  general  interest  prevalent 
in  the  meetings.  Revivals  abounded  and  this  parish  was  in  a 
somewhat  revived  state.  February  I4th,  after  public  services, 
Brother  Samuel  S.  Church  was  chosen  delegate  with  the  pastor 
to  attend  a  council  in  Hanson,  in  reference  to  dismissing  their 
pastor,  Rev.  Mr.  Rockwood.  April  4th,  after  public  service, 
Brother  S.  S.  Church  was  chosen  to  attend  as  delegate  with  the 
pastor  a  council  in  South  Weymouth,  for  the  purpose  of  install- 
ing Rev.  S.  H.  Hayes  pastor  over  the  Union  Congregational 
Church.  May  igth,  the  Pilgrim  Conference  met  at  Plympton, 
and  Deacon  Cook  and  Brother  Samuel  S.  Church  were  the  dele- 
gates chosen  to  attend.  About  this  time  there  was  a  case  of 
church  discipline.  A  great  many  years  had  passed  since  the 
church  had  found  it  necessary  to  exclude  any  of  its  members, 
but  now,  after  investigating  the  case  by  a  committee,  it  was 
thought  best  to  suspend  one  of  their  members  for  a  year,  and 
at  the  end  of  that  time  he  was  excommunicated.  August  I5th, 
the  people  were  pleased  to  hear  again  their  former  pastor,  Rev. 
Abel  G.  Duncan,  who  was  with  them  and  preached  twice, 
besides  attending  the  funeral  of  Miss  Sybil  Hatch.  September 
26th,  after  public  service,  Brother  S.  S.  Church  and  Deacon 
Cook  were  chosen  delegates  to  attend  the  Pilgrim  Conference. 
October  2 1  st,  Thursday,  was  observed  as  a  day  of  fasting  and 
prayer.  There  was  a  meeting  in  the  meeting-house  attended  by 
twenty-five  persons.  It  is  described  as  a  yery  good  meeting. 
This  was  recommended  to  the  churches  by  the  Pilgrim  Confer- 


42  REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN. 

ence,  in  the  hope  that  it  might  be  the  "beginning  of  better 
days."  In  March,  1859,  we  nn^  again  the  complaint  of  the 
pastor  as  to  the  low  state  of  religion.  At  the  close  of  public 
services  Sabbath,  June  I2th,  a  letter  missive  was  read  from  the 
Second  Congregational  Church,  in  this  town,  and  Deacon  Cook 
was  chosen  delegate  with  the  pastor  to  attend  a  council  for  the 
purpose  of  installing  Rev.  Mr.  Aiken  as  pastor.  In  the  spring 
of  1860,  the  pastor  was  afflicted  with  a  short  illness,  and  on 
March  4th,  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered  by  REV.  MR. 
HOWLAND,  of  Abington.  The  Pilgrim  Conference  was  held  in 
South  Plymouth,  and  Deacon  Cook  and  Brother  S.  S.  Church 
were  chosen  delegates.  In  recording  the  communion  season  of 
July  3d,  the  pastor  speaks  of  it  as  a  good  season,  and  also  states 
the  fact  that  three  young  persons  had  recently  been  converted. 
July  1 6th,  the  pastor  records  the  death  of  Widow  Celia  Judd. 
He  says : 

"She  was  received  to  this  church  August  5th,  1827,  by  Rev.  Ethan 
Smith,  pastor.  She  walked  with  the  church  till  within  a  few  years. 
She  has  been  allured  away  and  become  interested  in  Spiritualism. 
Because  of  her  feeble  old  age  and  broken  state  of  mind,  the  church 
bore  with  her  with  long  suffering  and  charity.  She  ever  said  to  her 
pastor  and  others  that  she  did  not  give  up  her  faith  in  the  Bible,  nor 
her  hope  in  Christ,  nor  her  love  to  the  church.  Her  accounts  are 
with  God  and  sealed.  It  is  our  hope  that  her  error  and  inconsistency 
may  have  been  forgiven,  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  her." 

At  the  preparatory  lecture  September  1 3th,  1 860,  there  was  a 
good  attendance  of  the  sisters  of  the  church,  but  none  of  the 
brothers  were  present.  In  the  spring  of  1861,  Deacon  Cook, 
and  Brothers  S.  S.  Church  and  Francis  Chamberlain  were  chosen 
delegates  to  attend  the  Pilgrim  Conference,  and  also  in  the  fall, 
Brother  M.  Stoddard  being  chosen  instead  of  Brother  Chamber- 
lain. The  regular  church  meetings  were  held  and  attended  as 
in  previous  years.  The  church  and  society  having  contributed 
five  dollars  for  books  and  tracts  for  the  soldiers  in  the  army, 
received  the  following  note  of  acknowledgement : 


DESTRUCTION    OF    THE    THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE.  43 

CAMP  BARNES,  HALL'S  HILL, 
VA.,  Oct.  4th,  1861. 

To  the  First  Congregational  Church,  Hanovtr,  Mass. : 

In  behalf  of  Company  G,  i8th  Regiment,  I  msh  to  tender  to  you 
our  sincere  thanks  for  the  books  and  tracts  received  through  Colonel 
Barnes  for  this  company,  and  which  I  intend  to  distribute  next  Sab- 
bath. Hoping  they  may  do  the  good  which  you  intended, 

I  am,  your  obedient  servant, 

WM.    B.   WHITE, 

Captain  Company  G,  i8th  Regiment,  Massachusetts  Volunteers. 

In  the  following  spring,  April  15  and  16,  1862,  the  Pilgrim 
Conference  met  with  this  church,  and  Deacon  Cook,  Brother 
S.  S.  Church  and  Brother  Francis  Chamberlain  were  chosen 
delegates  as  usual.  We  have  no  record  of  the  proceedings.  In 
the  fall,  the  conference  met  at  Halifax,  and  Deacon  Cook,  with 
Brothers  S.  S.  Church  and  E.  Thayer  were  chosen  delegates. 
In  November  a  letter  missive  was  received  from  individuals  in 
Chiltonville,  and  Brother  S.  S.  Church  was  chosen  to  attend  as 
delegate  with  the  pastor  a  council  for  the  purpose  of  organizing 
into  a  Congregational  Church.  Deacon  Cook  went  instead  of 
Brother  Church.  November  25th,  Brother  Church  was  chosen 
delegate  to  attend  a  council  in  Plympton,  with  the  pastor,  for 
the  purpose  of  ordaining  Mr.  Stevens.  At  the  beginning  of 
the  year  1863,  January  i8th,  the  meeting-house  was  burned. 
The  fire  was  discovered  less  than  an  hour  after  the  congregation 
had  gone.  It  is  supposed  that  the  fire  in  some  way  or  other 
was  communicated  from  one  of  the  stoves.  The  most  valuable 
part  of  the  furniture  was  saved.  The  next  Sabbath,  meeting 
was  held  in  the  parsonage,  and  REV.  MR.  WALKER,  of  East 
Abington  (now  Rockland),  preached  on  exchange.  The  follow- 
ing Sabbaths,  meetings  were  held  in  the  house  of  Widow  Sam- 
uel Stetson,  where  the  people  met  for  public  worship  in  1726. 
July  5th  was  a  memorable  day.  Four  young  persons  were  re- 


44  FOURTH  MEETING  HOUSE. 

ceived,  one  of  them  being  the  son  of  the  pastor.  The  pastor 
and  his  wife  also  united  with  the  church  by  letter  from  the 
Congregational  Church,  Stockton,  Maine.  At  the  communion 
September  6,  there  was  a  full  attendance.  The  pastor  says : 

"  Good  season.  Foretaste  of  the  sweet  communion  of  the  church 
in  Glory." 

October  i  ith,  after  public  services,  Deacon  Cook  and  Brother 
S.  S.  Church  were  chosen  delegates  to  the  conference  to  meet 
in  Plymouth.  The  following  Sabbath  a  letter  missive  was  read 
from  the  Fifth  Church  in  Chiltonville,  and  Deacon  Cook  was 
chosen  delegate  with  the  pastor  to  attend  a  council  for  the  pur- 
pose of  ordaining  Mr.  Alexander  Fuller,  Jr.,  over  the  church. 
After  the  fire,  the  society  began  to  plan  for  rebuilding,  and 
November  22d  the  congregation  worshipped  for  the  first  time 
in  the  vestry  of  the  new  church, — the  present  building,  —  being 
the  fourth  building  of  the  kind  on  the  same  site.  November 
26th  was  observed  by  the  church  as  Thanksgiving  Day.  A 
good  number  assembled  to  bring  offerings  of  praise  before  the 
Lord  and  present  them  for  His  great  goodness  and  mercy.  It 
was  a  good  meeting.  Sermon  was  on  the  text,  I.  Chron.  16,  36: 

"  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  forever  and  ever.  And  all 
the  people  said  Amen,  and  praised  the  Lord." 

The  day  was  clear,  mild  and  pleasant.  APRIL  2/TH,  1864, 
THE  NEW  CHURCH  WAS  DEDICATED  to  the  worship  of  Almighty 
God.  The  order  of  exercises  was  as  follows :  i .  Anthem  by 
the  choir.  2.  Invocation  by  Rev.  B.  Southworth,  of  Hanson. 
3.  Reading  of  Hymn  by  Rev.  S.  H.  Hayes,  of  South  Wey- 
mouth,  I32d  Psalm,  beginning  with  4th  verse.  4.  Reading  of 
Scriptures,  Psalms  95,  96  and  100,  by  Rev.  Samuel  Cutler,  Rec- 
tor of  St.  Andrew's  Church,  Hanover.  5.  Prayer  by  Rev. 
James  Aiken,  Hanover.  6.  Reading  141,  Select  Hymn,  by 
Rev.  Mr.  Edwards,  of  South  Abington.  Singing.  7.  Sermon 
by  pastor.  Text,  Psalm  96,  8th  and  9th  verses.  8.  Conse- 


THE    NEW    CHURCH.  45 

crating  Prayer  by  Rev.  Mr.  Walker.     9.     Anthem.     10.     Bene- 
diction by  pastor.     The  pastor  records : 

"The  weather  on  the  whole  was  favorable  and  the  house  was  filled. 
We  record  our  gratitude  to  God  for  His  great  goodness,  and  for  a 
new  sanctuary  in  which  we  may  worship  Him,  and  enjoy  as  a  people 
the  communion  and  fellowship  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

In  the  following  June,  however,  we  find  the  record : 

"  Preparatory  lecture.  Few  present.  Religion  low.  People  are 
busy  in  worldly  affairs." 

After  public  services,  July  i/th,  a  letter  missive  was  read 
from  the  church  in  Carver,  and  Deacon  Cook  was  chosen  dele, 
gate  with  the  pastor  to  attend  a  council  for  the  purpose  of 
ordaining  a  pastor.  In  the  fall,  the  Pilgrim  Conference  met 
with  the  Fifth  Church,  Chiltonville,  and  Brother  S.  S.  Church 
was  chosen  to  attend  as  delegate.  In  the  ^ear  1865  Fast  Day 
was  observed  by  this  church.  April  I3th,  Deacon  Cook  and 
Brother  Church  were  appointed  delegates  to  the  conference  to 
meet  at  Kingston,  the  iQth  inst.,  and  to  represent  the  church 
in  respect  to  a  national  council  to  be  held  in  Boston  on  the  I4th 
of  June,  and  to  vote  for  the  sending  of  messengers  from  the 
conference  to  that  council.  In  the  fall,  Brothers  Church  and 
Chamberlain  were  chosen  delegates  to  the  Pilgrim  Conference 
at  South  Plymouth.  October  I2th,  1865,  the  parish  met  with  a 
severe  loss  in  the  death  of  Melzar  Hatch.  He  was  a  constant 
attendant  on  public  worship  in  all  kinds  of  weather.  Though 
he  was  not  a  professor  of  religion,  he  had  great  reverence  for 
religion  and  religious  ordinances.  It  grieved  him  to  see  them 
neglected  habitually  by  men,  or  to  witness  the  desecration  of 
the  Holy  Sabbath.  He  was  a  man  of  public  spirit,  and  his 
influence  and  work  may  be  seen  in  many  things.  He  was  a 
strong  friend  and  patriot  during  the  great  national  conflict, 
ready  and  willing  to  aid,  to  provide  liberal  things  for  the  sol- 
diers, for  the  suffering,  without  distinction  of  color  or  national- 
ity. He  did  much  in  aiding  improvements  in  the  cemetery. 


46  FOURTH  MEETING  HOUSE. 

His  funeral  was  attended  by  a  large  gathering  of  people. 
After  the  communion  November  5th,  1865,  the  church  granted 
letters  of  dismission  to  Rev.  Mr.  Duncan  and  Almira  Estes, 
who  wished  to  unite  with  the  Congregational  Church  in  Free- 
town (Assonet).  At  the  beginning  of  the  year  1866,  the  church 
was  called  upon  to  sustain  a  great  loss  in  the  death  of  Deacon 
Isaac  Cook,  who  died  February  2d,  peaceful  and  happy.  The 
pastor  enters  the  following  record  concerning  him : 

"  He  had  been  declining  a  long  time.  He  had  been  a  member  of 
the  church  39  years ;  deacon,  37  years ;  superintendent,  30  years. 
He  was  a  good  man  and  faithful.  He  loved  the  cause  of  Christ.  He 
could  say,  'I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord  '  He  loved  the  church.  Her 
interests  were  dear  to  him.  He  remembered  them  as  he  drew  near 
to  death.  He  was  a  man  of  more  than  ordinary  ability,  well-informed 
and  discriminating  mind,  clear  and  sound  in  his  theological  views, 
able  to  speak  unto  the  edification  of  the  brethren  and  sisters  in  the 
church,  and  of  men  of  the  world.  He  was  ever  ready  and  willing  to 
do  all  he  could  for  the  support  of  the  Gospel  ordinances,  and  the 
comfort  and  support  of  the  church  and  its  prosperity.  He  rests  from 
his  labors,  and  his  works  do  follow  him." 

March  28th,  the  church  met  in  conference  and  made  choice 
of  Brother  Samuel  S.  Church  and  Brother  Francis  Chamberlain 
as  deacons.  They  accepted  the  office  and  were  consecrated  by 
the  laying  on  of  hands.  It  was  an  interesting  meeting,  and  the 
pastor  expresses  the  wish  that  the  "blessing  of  God  may  follow 
it."  Deacon  Francis  Chamberlain  was  chosen  superintendent 
of  the  Sabbath  School.  During  his  pastorate,  Mr.  Freeman 
faithfully  records  the  deaths  of  the  members  as  they  occur,  with 
some  remarks  cpncerning  them.  So  we  find  the  record  of  one 
who  for  many  years  was  a  great  sufferer.  "July  I5th, 
Widow  Elizabeth  T.  House  died  in  peace,  and  entered  the 
promised  rest.  She  had  been  in  failing  health  for  several 
months.  Rev.  Mr.  South  worth,  of  Hanson,  officiated  at  her 
funeral  during  the  absence  of  the  pastor." 

"January  2d,  1867,  Mr.  Samuel  Barstow  died.  He  was  a  social, 
cheerful  and  obliging  man,  and  had  many  friends,  who  mourn  his 


RESIGNATION    OF     REV.    MR.    FREEMAN.  47 

death.  He  was  not  a  professor,  but  was  an  habitual  attendant  on 
public  worship,  an  active  member  of  the  parish,  and  one  of  the  most 
liberal  supporters  of  the  Gospel.  He  gave  $200  to  the  Parish  Fund 
for  the  support  of  public  worship." 

January  I4th,  we  find  the  record  of  the  death  of  a  prominent 
member,  Mr.  Elisha  Bass. 

"He  died  an  easy  and  peaceful  death  in  the  blessed  hope  of 
Heaven.  He  was  a  grandson  of  Rev.  Benjamin  Bass,  the  first  set- 
tled pastor.  He  was  a  well-read,  sound,  faithful,  influential  Chris- 
tian. He  was  fluent,  clear,  logical  and  conclusive  in  thought,  remarks 
and  appeals.  He  was  a  pillar  in  Zion.  He  came  to  the  grave  in  full 
age,  like  a  shock  of  corn  cometh  in  its  season." 

April  I4th,  after  public  service,  Deacon  Church  was  chosen 
delegate  to  the  Pilgrim  Conference.  After  the  preparatory  lec- 
ture, November  ist,  ten  persons  being  present,  Deacon  Church 
was  again  chosen  to  attend  the  conference,  and  it  was  voted  to 
make  contributions  to  the  A.  B.  C.  F.  M.  This  church  had  not 
contributed  to  that  Board  for  many  years,  but  had  sent  to  the 
A.  M.  Association  instead.  They  also  voted  to  accept  the 
resignation  of  Deacon  Chamberlain  as  superintendent  of  the 
Sabbath  School.  In  the  spring  of  1868,  Deacon  Church  and 
Brother  E.  Thayer  were  chosen  delegates  to  the  conference. 
But  little  is  recorded  during  this  year.  In  the  year  1869,  July 
26th,  we  find  a  record  of  the  death  of  Widow  Lydia  Stock- 
bridge.  She  was  found  dead  in  her  bed,  as  she  had  fallen 
asleep.  "  She  had  been  a  member  for  nearly  half  a  century. 
She  was  a  good  woman,  and  prepared  for  her  change  when  it 
came. 

'  So  He  giveth  His  beloved  sleep.'  " 

So  we  come  to  the  end  of  the  great  many  records  recorded 
by  this  faithful  pastor  during  the  fourteen  years  and  more  of 
his  ministry.  Now  the  time  has  come  when  he  feels  it  his  duty 
to  resign  his  pastoral  charge.  Accordingly,  he  tendered  his 
resignation  of  the  pastoral  office  July  nth,  1869,  and  called  for 


48  REV.    CYRUS    WILLIAM    ALLEN. 

a  mutual  council.  This  was  granted  him  by  the  church  and 
society,  and  a  council  was  called  July  26th,  at  10.30  o'clock. 
July  1 8th,  letters  of  dismission  and  recommendation  were 
granted  to  Rev.  Joseph  Freeman,  Sarah  H.  Freeman  and  Willis 
H.  Freeman  at  their  own  request,  to  unite  with  the  Congrega- 
tional Church,  in  York,  Me.,  from  which  church  he  had  received 
a  call  to  become  their  pastor.  The  following  churches  were  in- 
vited to  be  represented  in  council :  North  Scituate,  South 
Marshfield,  Kingston,  Hanover,  Second  Church  and  Hanson. 
The  council  was  convened  at  the  time  appointed,  and  Rev. 
Alexander  J.  Sessions,  of  Scituate,  was  chosen  moderator,  and 
Rev.  E.  Alden,  of  South  Marshfield,  scribe.  The  following 
persons  constituting  ecclesiastical  council  held  this  connection : 
First  Church,  Scituate,  Rev.  A.  J.  Sessions,  Deacon  Israel  Cud- 
worth;  Second  Church,  Hanover,  Brother  J.  M.  Wilder,  dele- 
gate; Church  in  Hanson,  Rev.  B.  Southworth,  acting  pastor; 
First  Church,  Marshfield,  Rev.  E.  Alden,  Jr.,  pastor.  By  this 
council,  Rev.  Mr.  Freeman  was  regularly  dismissed  and  well 
recommended  to  the  churches.  During  his  ministry  24  persons 
were  received  into  the  church,  and  18  adults  and  children  were 
baptized.  The  church  lost  by  death  20,  and  a  few  were  dis- 
missed to  other  churches.  In  the  pulpit  Mr.  Freeman  was 
dignified,  commanding  and  solemn.  He  was  a  sound,  doctrinal 
and  practical  preacher,  not  given  to  flowery  flights  in  his  style, 
nor  to  too  large  liberality  in  his  sentiments.  He  was  serious 
and  earnest  in  his  important  professional  work,  and  did  much 
also  for  the  improvement  of  the  schools  as  a  superintending 
committee.  He  was  held  in  high  estimation  in  the  community 
generally,  and  among  his  ministerial  brethren  with  whom  he 
associated.  After  an  interval  of  about  two  years,  in  which  the 
pulpit  was  supplied  for  the  Sabbath  merely,  or  for  a  few  con- 
secutive Sabbaths  by  the  same  minister,  REV.  CYRUS  WIL- 
LIAM ALLEN  was  engaged  as  a  permanent  supply.  We 
find  this  record  of  the  event:  April  Qth,  1871.  The  commit- 
tee of  the  church  and  parish  agreed  with  Rev.  C.  W.  Allen  to 


PRESENT    PARSONAGE,    BUILT    A.    D.     1855.       THE    RESIDENCE    OF 
REV.    JOSEPH    FREEMAN,    REV.    CYRUS    W.    ALLEN,    REV. 

SAM'L  E.  EVANS  AND  REV.  w.  H.  DOWDEN. 


FOURTH  MEETING  HOUSE.  49 

supply  the  pulpit  of  the  First  Congregational  Church  for  one 
year  for  $550  and  use  of  parsonage  from  May  ist,  1871,  to  May 
ist,  1872.  Samuel  S.  Church,  committee  of  church,  Lemuel 
Dwelley  and  Daniel  Barstow,  committee  of  parish. 

Mr.  Allen  began  to  preach  to  this  church  March  26th,  1871, 
and  became  permanently  engaged  May  ist,  and  continued  until 
July  1 2th,  1879,  when  he  was  released  from  further  service  at 
his  own  request.  Mr.  Allen  was  the  ninth  minister  of  this 
church  and  society.  He  was  the  son  of  Joseph  and  Betsy 
( Woodward )  Allen  and  was  born  in  Taunton  on  the  28th  day 
of  October,  1806.  He  was  graduated  at  Brown  University, 
(R.  I. )  in  1826,  and  at  Andover  Theological  Seminary  in  1829. 
In  the  same  year  he  was  licensed  to  preach  by  the  Andover  As- 
sociation on  the  22nd  day  of  April.  After  leaving  the  seminary 
he  spent  the  first  five  years  of  his  ministerial  life  in  Missouri 
and  Illinois,  as  an  agent  of  the  American  Tract  Society,  New 
York,  as  a  missionary  of  American  Home  Missionary  Society, 
and  as  a  minister  at  different  places,  in  which  latter  service  he 
received  $160  a  year.  He  was  ordained  by  the  Missouri  Pres- 
bytery in  St.  Louis,  October  6th,  1833,  St.  Louis  then  being 
only  a  village.  He  was  settled  in  Norton,  Mass.,  July  8th,  1835, 
and  dismissed  by  council  March  ist,  1842.  He  was  installed  at 
Pelham,  N.  H.,  February  ist,  1843  ;  at  Coleraine,  Mass.,  Febru- 
ary 28th,  1849;  at  Hubbardston,  December  29th,  1852,  and 
was  settled  without  installation  in  East  Jaffrey,  N.  H.,  April, 
1863.  When  he  began  labor  in  Hanover  he  was  nearly  65 
years  of  age.  In  his  historical  record  delivered  to  this  church 
April  27th,  1879,  he  speaks  of  his  pastoral  relation  to  the 
church  and  society.  He  says  that  he  sustains 

"the  relation  of  what  is  called  a  stated  supply,  or  an  acting  pastor. 
It  is  a  relation  which  implies  and  requires  all  the  duties  and  all  the 
privileges  of  the  real  pastor,  excepting  merely  the  formalities  of  an 
ecclesiastical  council,  called  for  the  purposes  of  installation  and 
dismission.  Such  a  minister  can  come  and  become  a  minister  of  a 
particular  church  and  society,  and  can  leave  the  same  without  such  a 
council. " 


5O  REV.    CYRUS    WILLIAM    ALLEN. 

His  wife,  Mary  (Folger)  Allen  of  Nantucket,  was  a  daughter 
of  Gideon  and  Eunice  (Macy)  Folger,  to  whom  he  was  married 
June  6,  1835.  While  at  Norton  he  taught  Latin  for  a  while  in 
the  recently  established  Wheaton  Female  Seminary.  His  work 
brought  on  ill  health,  and  after  closing  his  pastorate  at  Norton 
he  spent  a  year  at  Nantucket,  regaining  his  health. 

At  Hanover  was  his  last  pastorate.  When  in  1879,  increas- 
ing years  and  failing  strength  compelled  him  to  relinquish  his 
active  connection  with  parish  work,  he  retired  to  his  son's  house 
at  West  Roxbury,  where  he  died  from  apoplexy,  April  i  ith, 
1875.  He  was  a  staunch  defender  of  the  faith  of  the  fathers. 
His  preaching  was  marked  by  little  embellishment,  but  set 
forth  his  ideas  always  logically,  always  forcibly,  yet  simply  and 
to  the  point.  The  best  sermon  he  ever  preached  was  his  own 
everyday  life.  No  one  knew  him  but  to  love  him.  The  Spirit 
of  the  Master  spoke  every  day  from  the  absolute  self-forgetful- 
ness  of  Mr.  Allen's  life. 

He  was  a  member  of  the  school  committee  in  each  of  the 
towns  of  Coleraine,  Pelham,  Hubbardston  and  Hanover.  His 
wife  survived  him  after  a  long,  helpful  and  happy  married  life. 
She  bore  him  the  following  children  : 

Dr.  George  Otis  Allen,  born  in  Norton,  October  25,  1838,  now 
deceased. 

Rev.  Rowland  Hussey  Allen,  born  in  Norton,  August  13, 
1840,  now  deceased. 

Henry  Folger  Allen,  born  in  Norton,  September  2,  1841,  now 
a  successful  merchant  residing  in  Boston. 

Rev.  Laban  Wheaton  Allen,  born  at  Pelham,  December  11, 
1843,  who  died  August  23,  1875. 

Mary  Abby,  wife  of  George  F.  Sylvester  of  Hanover,  born  at 
Pelham,  June  19,  1845. 

Eliza  Katherine  Allen,  born  at  Coleraine,  1850,  and  died  at 
three  years  of  age. 


REV.    MR.    ALLEN  S    CHILDREN.  51 

Williams  Cyrus  Allen,  born  in  Gardner,  Mass.,  who  died  at 
the  age  of  21  months. 

Fanny  Florence,  wife  of  John  F.  Simmons  of  Boston,  born  at 
Hubbardston,  April  25,  1855. 

The  foregoing  is  mainly  in  the  words  of  the  writer  spoken  of 
in  the  preface.  Further  than  this  I  have  not  gone,  because,  at 
this  point  I  approached  Mr.  John  Tower,  the  editor  of  the  North 
River  Pioneer,  and  the  faithful  recorder  of  our  local  history,  hop- 
ing he,  as  an  authority  on  the  history  of  the  country  around, 
would  help  me  out  on  many  perplexing  details.  He  informed 
me  that  he  was  about  publishing  a  History  of  Hanover,  bring- 
ing Barry's  History  down  to  the  present  day  and  adding  much 
new  matter  to  the  old,  and  correcting  some  of  the  latter.  It 
was  too  late  to  stop  my  work;  some  of  it  was  already  in  the 
press,  so  I  present  only  what  I  had  already  secured,  and  leave 
the  balance  to  be  recorded  by  THE  searcher  among  searchers 
of  our  local  history,  in  his  forthcoming  valuable  book,  which 
every  man,  woman  and  child  will  anxiously  wait  for  and  cer- 
tainly secure. 


SHIP  "CRONSTADT"  ASHORE  ON  FALSTERBO  REEF. — See  Hist.  No.  River. 


CHAPTER  II. 


"OF  THE  GATHERING  OF  THE  CHURCH,  ORDINATION  AND  CHURCH 

MEETINGS." 
FROM   THE  ORIGINAL   BOOK  OF   RECORDS. 


THERE  are  several  years  of  records  missing  which  no  one 
is  responsible  for  excepting  the  different  ministers  whose 
duty  it  was  to  keep  the  records.      I  have  endeavored  to  follow 
the  original  style  of  spelling,   etc.,  changing  only  the  arrange- 
ment. 

The  different  methods  of  reckoning  time,  as  is  seen  in  some 
of  the  records  which  have  two  dates,  is  best  explained  in  Don 
Gleason  Hill's  Book  of  Dedham  Records,  and  which  I  give  be- 
low : 

The  length  of  a  year  is  the  space  of  time  required  for  the  earth  to 
revolve  around  the  sun,  namely :  365  days,  5  hours,  48  minutes,  49 
seconds  and  seven-tenths  of  a  second  ;  but  for  convenience  it  has 
been  found  necessary  to  lump  the  fractions  together  so  as  to  make  up 
a  day  therefrom.  As  early  as  45  B.  C.,  Julius  Caasar,  by  the  help  of 
an  Alexandrian  philosopher,  introduced  the  present  arrangement  of 
making  the  year  consist  of  365  days,  with  the  addition  of  one  day 
every  fourth  year,  to  absorb  the  odd  hours.  At  the  time  of  the 
Council  of  Nice,  A.  D.  325,  the  Vernal  Equinox  (the  time  when  the 
days  and  nights  are  of  equal  length  in  all  parts  of  the  world )  fell 
correctly  on  the  2ist  of  March.  But  the  addition  of  a  whole  day 
every  fourth  year  was  found  to  be  too  much  by  u  minutes,  lof  sec- 
onds, so  that  the  beginning  of  the  year  was  constantly  being  moved 
ahead  of  the  point  at  which  it  was  in  the  days  of  Julius  Caesar.  In 
1582,  Pope  Gregory  XIII  undertook  to  reform  the  Calendar.  He 
found  that  since  the  Council  of  Nice  there  had  been  an  over-reckon- 
ing of  ten  days,  so  that  the  Vernal  Equinox  fell  on  the  nth  of  March. 
To  correct  the  past  error  he  decreed  that  the  5th  day  of  October, 


METHODS    OF    RECKONING    TIME.  53 

1582,  should  be  reckoned  as  the  i5th  ;  and  to  keep  the  year  right  in 
future,  the  overplus  being  18  hours,  37  minutes,  10  seconds  in  a 
century,  he  ordered  that  every  centurial  year  that  could  not  be  di- 
vided by  400  (  1700,  1800,  1900,  2100,  etc.,  )  should  not  be  bissex- 
tile or  leap  year,  as  it  otherwise  would  be  ;  in  other  words,  that  the 
extra  day  should  be  dropped  three  times  every  four  hundred  years. 
The  following  rule  has  been  made  to  determine  in  all  cases  the  num- 
ber of  days  in  each  year  under  the  Gregorian  method. 

Every  year  whose  number  is  divisible  by  4,  exeept  those  divisible  by 
100,  and  not  by  400,  consists  0/366  days,  and  all  others  of  365  days. 

The  Catholic  nations  in  general  adopted  the  Gregorian  style,  but 
the  Protestants  were  too  much  inflamed  against  Catholicism  to  re- 
ceive from  the  Pope  even  a  pure,  scientific  improvement.  A  bill  to 
reform  the  Calendar  was  brought  before  the  British  Parliament  in 
1585,  but  was  not  passed,  and  for  nearly  200  years  the  British  peo- 
ple endured  the  inconvenience  of  the  old  style  rather  than  adopt  the 
Gregorian  calendar.  It  was  at  length  adopted  in  Great  Britain  and 
her  colonies  in  1752,  when  it  became  necessary  to  drop  eleven  days. 
But  the  Protestant  populace  of  Great  Britain  were  even  then  violently 
inflamed  against  the  statesman  who  carried  the  bill  through  Parlia- 
ment. They  believed  they  had  been  defrauded  of  eleven  days  of 
their  destined  lives.  It  is  said  that  for  some  time  afterwards  a  favor- 
ite opprobrious  cry  to  unpopular  statesmen  in  the  streets  was,  "Who 
stole  the  eleven  days  ?  "  "  Give  us  back  the  eleven  days  ! " 

The  act  of  Parliament  provided  that  after  the  second  of  Septem- 
ber, 1752,  the  next  ensuing  day  should  beheld  as  the  fourteenth,  and 
that  three  of  the  four  centurial  years  should,  as  in  Pope  Gregory's  ar- 
rangement, not  be  leap  years.  From  1582  both  styles  continued  to 
overrun  the  true  time  in  the  same  proportion  until  the  year  1700, 
which  was  leap  year  under  the  Julian  method,  and  gained  an  extra 
day,  but  under  the  Gregorian  method  came  within  the  exception  and 
dropped  the  extra  day.  In  changing  the  dates  in  this  volume,  prior 
to  September  2,  1752,  so  as  to  correspond  with  the  new  style,  it  will 
be  necessary  to  add  ten  days  to  the  date  given  in  the  record  for  all 
dates  on  or  before  February  29,  1700,  and  eleven  days  for  all  dates 
on  and  after  March  ist  of  that  year,  where  double  dates  are  given. 

Previous  to  the  adoption  of  the  Gregorian  calendar,  the  year  had 
different  days  of  beginning  at  various  periods  in  the  same  and  differ- 
ent countries.  In  England,  in  the  7th  and  as  late  as  the  i3th  century, 
the  year  began  on  Christmas  day,  but  in  the  i2th  century  the  Angli- 
can Church  commenced  the  year  on  Annunciation  or  Lady  Day, 
March  25th,  as  did  also  the  Civilians  in  the  i4th  century,  and  this 
continued  until  the  adoption  of  the  new  style  ;  but  for  a  long  period 
prior  thereto,  the  historic  year,  so  called,  had  commenced  on  the 
first  day  of  January,  so  that  at  the  time  our  records  begin,  and  for  a 


54  DIFFICULTIES    OF    COMPILATION. 

considerable  period  prior  thereto,  the  two  modes  of  reckoning  the  com- 
mencement of  the  year  existed  in  Great  Britain  and  her  colonies  — 
the  civil,  ecclesiastical  or  legal  year  with  March  25th,  and  the  histor- 
ical year  with  January  ist.  Boston  almanacs  made  the  change  from 
March  to  January,  in  1687,  and  the  Boston  News  Letter  in  1717. 

The  same  act  of  Parliament  which  struck  off  the  eleven  days  in 
September,  1752,  enacted  that  the  year  should  thereafter  begin  with 
January  ist.  The  two  lines  of  introduction  to  the  first  book  indicate 
that  here  "the  year  is  accounted  to  begin  the  first  day  of  the  first  Mo. 
called  March.  "  At  first  the  months  were  more  commonly  called  by 
their  numbers  than  by  their  names,  i  Mo.  for  March,  2  Mo.  for 
April,  3  Mo.  for  May,  and  so  on;  the  months  named  from  the  Latin 
numerals,  September,  October,  November  and  December,  are  fre- 
quently written  7ber,  8ber,  gber  and  lober.  To  prevent  confusion, 
the  same  practice  was  very  early  adopted  here  as  elsewhere  in  the 
colony  of  double  dating,  i.  <?.,  giving  both  years  to  all  dates  between 
January  ist  and  March  25th;  as,  for  instance,  February  10,  1721-2, 
meaning  February  loth  of  the  year  1722.  which  began  January  ist, 
and  of  1721,  which  began  in  the  preceding  March,  and  this  practice 
of  double  dating  continued  until  the  adoption  of  the  new  style  by 
Parliament,  September,  1752. 

In  the  pages  which  follow  there  is  a  great  field  for  study  and 
research,  and  while  I  have  found  material  that  could  be  made 
much  of  in  writings,  I  have  not  found  the  time  in  which  to  write 
it  up,  but  shall  leave  each  student  of  genealogy  and  history  to 
pick  out  the  choice  bits  here  and  there.  To  give  the  reader 
some  idea  of  the  difficulties  under  which  I  have  labored  while 
compiling  this  book,  I  give  below  some  of  the  offices  I  have 
held  during  the  year  1894,  each  of  which  claimed  good  portions 
of  my  time  : 

President  of  the  Bath  Electric  Light  &  Illuminating  Co.,  of 
New  York. 

Vice  President  and  Honorary  Counsel  of  the  Associated 
Charities,  Ward  xvi,  Boston. 

Member  of  the  Exchange  Club,  Boston. 

Senior  Warden  of  Phoenix  Masonic  Lodge,  Hanover. 

Member  of  the  Sons  of  the  American  Revolution. 

Treasurer  of  the  Live  Oak  Phosphate  Co.,  of  Elmwood,  Fla. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  55 

Director  in  the  New  England  Hospital  for  Women  and  Chil- 
dren, Boston. 

Member  of  Tufts  College  Medical  School,  Boston. 

Director  in  Dr.  Bowditch's  Sanitarium,  Sharon,  Mass. 

Fine  Member  First  Corps  Cadets,  M.  V.  M.,  Boston. 

Bank  Notary. 

Member  Massachusetts  Consistory  32°. 

Treasurer  Georgia  Pyrites  Company,  of  Temple,  Ga. 

Commissioner  of  North  Carolina,  by  appointment  received 
from  the  Governor  of  North  Carolina. 

Member  Bostonian  Society. 

Member  of  the  Hawaiian  Club. 

Member  New  England  Historical  and  Genealogical  Society. 

There  are  other  positions  or  duties  which  I  have  been  des- 
tined to  fill  for  times  varying  from  a  few  days  to  a  few  months, 
which  have  taken  much  time  that  I  would  otherwise  have  been 
able  to  devote  to  this  work.  The  records  are,  however,  as  com- 
plete as  the  originals  from  which  they  are  taken,  I  having  left 
out  only  a  few  words  or  dates  where  I  have  thought  it  wisest  and 
best  so  to  do.  If  any  mistakes  are  discovered  I  hope  they 
will  be  immediately  reported. 

December  5, 1728  was  observed  as  a  day  of  Fasting  and  Prayer, 
to  implore  the  Divine  presence  and  blessing 
to  attend  the  ministry  of  the  Pastor-elect  vizt.,  BENJ.  BASS, 
M.  A.,  who  had  before  this  accepted  the  Town's  call  to  the  Pas- 
toral office  amongst  them :  On  the  said  day  the  Church  was 
gathered,  consisting  of  ten  besides  the  Pastor-elect,  who  then 
subscribed  the  Chh.  Covenant  vizt : 

Joseph    Stockbridge,  Isaac    Buck, 

Elijah   Gushing,  Joseph  Stockbridge,  Jr. 

James  Hatcli,  Thomas  Josselyn, 

John  Tailor,  Amasa  Turner 

Samuel  Staples,  Samuel  Skiff. 


56  THE  COVENANT. 

THE  COVENANT  THEY  SIGNED  RUNS  IN  THESE  WORDS  : 

We  do  give  up  ourselves  and  our  offspring  to  that  God  whose 
name  alone  is  Jehovah,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit,  as  the  one 
only  true  and  living  God,  and  unto  our  blessed  Lord,  Jesus 
Christ,  as  our  only  Saviour,  Prophet,  Priest  and  King  over  our 
Souls  and  only  mediator  of  the  Covenant  of  Grace  promising 
( by  the  help  and  assistance  of  His  spirit  and  grace )  to  cleave 
unto  God  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  by  faith  in  a  way  of  Gospel 
obedience  as  becometh  the  Covenant  People  forever,  and  we  do 
also  give  up  ourselves  one  unto  another  in  the  Lord,  according 
to  the  will  of  God,  freely  covenanting  and  promising  (the  Lord 
helping  of  us )  to  walk  together  in  holy  union  and  communion 
as  members  of  the  same  mystical  body  and  as  an  instituted 
church  of  Christ  rightly  constituted  and  established  in  the  true 
faith  and  order  of  the  Gospel ;  and  further  we  do  oblige  our- 
selves (by  the  help  of  Christ)  in  brotherly  love  to  watch  over 
one  another  and  over  all  the  children  of  the  covenant  growing 
up  with  us,  and  faithfully,  according  to  our  ability,  to  transmit 
the  holy  word  and  worship  of  God  to  our  posterity ;  to  cleave 
unto  and  uphold  the  true  Gospel  ministry  as  it  is  established 
by  Christ  in  his  Church,  to  have  it  in  due  honor  and  esteem,  to 
subject  ourselves  fully  and  sincerely  unto  the  government  of 
Christ  in  his  church,  and  duly  to  attend  to  the  seals,  censures 
and  whatsoever  ordinances  Christ  hath  commanded  to  be  ob- 
served by  his  People  according  to  the  order  of  the  Gospel  and 
withal  we  do  further  engage  ourselves  to  walk  orderly  in  a  way 
of  fellowship  and  communion  with  all  our  neighbor  Churches 
according  to  the  rules  of  the  Gospel,  that  the  name  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  may  be  one  throughout  all  the  Churches  to  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.  AMEN. 

The  Rev.  Mr.  Eels  of  Scituate  and  the  Rev.  Mr.  Lewis  of 
Pembrook,  came  at  the  desire  of  the  Christian  Inhabitants  in 
Hanover  and  assisted  in  the  work  of  ye  said  day  of  Fasting  and 
Prayer. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  57 

December  11, 1728  Benj.  Bass,  A.  M.  was  by  prayer  &  fasting 
with  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Presby- 
tery ordained  a  Pastor  of  the  Church.  The  Rev.  Mr.  Eels  of 
Scituate,  Mr.  Lewis  of  Pembrook,  Mr.  Hobart  and  Gay  of  Hing- 
ham  and  Mr.  Checkley  of  Boston  laid  on  hands.  Mr.  Gay 
began  with  prayer,  Mr.  Checkley  preached,  Mr.  Eels  gave  the 
charge  &  Mr.  Lewis  the  right  hand  of  fellowship. 

January  10, 1 728-9  there  was  a  Church  meeting  at  which  Dea- 
con  Joseph    Stockbridge    &    Mr.   Elijah 

Gushing  were  chosen  Deacons  and  'twas  agreed  to  raise  money 
by  contribution  to  provide  utensils  for  the  Lord's  Table  &c. 

The  contribution  was  made  on  January  igih  being  ye  Lord's 
Day  and  between  that  time  and  January  3Oth.  were  bought  ( with 
the  money  that  was  contributed )  and  brought  to  town  three 
Pewter  Tankards  marked  "  C.  T. "  of  ten  shillings  price  each; 
Six  Pewter  Bakers  costing  three  shillings  &  six  pence  each; 
marked  '•  C.  B. ; "  Two  Pewter  Platters  marked  "  C.  P. ;  "  a  pew- 
ter Bason  for  baptisms,  marked  ***,  price  ***.  Price  of  each 
***.  A  cloth  for  the  Communion  Table  marked  "  C.  H.  "  and 
this  Book  of  Records. 

July  31, 1 733.     The  Brethren  of  the  Church  met  and  chose 
Mr.  James  Hatch  and  Mr.  Isaac  Buck,    Dea- 
cons, who  manifested  their  acceptance  of  the  office. 
April  1, 1739.    The  church  voted  a  dismission  of  Joseph  Stock- 
bridge,  Jr.,  to  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Pembroke. 
November  25.     The  church  brou't  in  their  votes  for  a  Deacon 
and   Mr.  Thomas   Josselyn  was   chosen.      The 
voters  were  16  &  given  for  him. 
January  6, 1 739-4O.     A  letter  was  read  from  the  First  Chh. 

in  Hingham  ;  in  it  they  upon  his  desire, 

dismissed  Thomas  Wilks  from  his  particular  relation,  to  ye  Chh. 
in  Hanover,  and  it  being  put   to   vote,  this    Chh.  of   Hanover 
voted  his  reception  to  full  and  stated  communion  with  them. 
November  29,  1 741.     Thomas  Toby  was  by  a  vote  of  the  Chh. 

dismissed  and  recommended,  according 


58  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

to  his  request,  to  the  Chh.  in  Sandwich  under  the  pastoral  care 

of  the  Revd  Mr.  Fessenden. 

March  7,  1742.     The   vote  was  called  if   the  Society  would 

sing  what  is  commonly  call'd  the  new  way, 
and  it  pass'd  in  the  affirmative  nemine  contradicente;  then 
being  desired  to  bring  in  their  votes  for  a  Tuner,  Ezekiel 
Turner  was  chosen  by  a  considerable  majority. 
November  4,  1 744.  Susannah  Rose,  an  Indian,  being  recom- 
mended by  the  Indian  Chh.  at  Mashpy 

in  Sandwich  to  ye  holy  care  &  communion  of  ye  chh.  in  Han- 
over ye  sd.  chh.  of  Hanover  upon  hearing  ye  Letter,  voted  to 
receive  her  to  full  &  stated  communion  with  them. 
April  18,  1745.     Mr.  Thomas  Rose  was  chosen  by  the  Chh. 

into  the  office  of  a  Deacon  and  in  voting  for 
another  Deacon,  the  votes  were  so  scattered  that  after  several 
tryals  without  any  ones  having  a  majority  of  ye  votes  the  affair 
was  adjourned  to  Thursday  ye  25th  of  April,  1745. 
April  25.  The  Church  met  by  adjournment  to  bring  in  their 
votes  for  a  Deacon,  and  having  brought  them  in, 
upon  sorting  them  Samuel  Barstow  was  found  to  be  chosen  by 
a  majority  of  the  votes  that  were  brought  in. 
May  14.  The  Chh.  chose  the  following  brethren  to  inspect  the 
manners  of  the  children  of  the  Chh.  as  well  as  such 
as  are  in  full  communion  and  endeavor  when  they  walk  disorder- 
ly to  bring  them  to  repentance  &  reformation :  Joseph  Stock- 
bridge,  Elijah  Cushing,  Benjamin  Mann,  Thomas  Rose,  Samuel 
Barstow,  Joseph  Ramsdale  &  James  Torrey,  Junior. 
July  7.  The  Chh.  at  the  desire  of  Jemima  Bates,  wife  of  Amos 
Bates,  voted  her  a  dismission  and  recommendation  unto 
the  Chh.  in  Rochester,  under  the  pastoral  care  of  the  Revd  Mr. 
Timothy  Ruggles. 

December  7,  1746.     The  Chh.  voted  to  receive  as  a  member 
in    full    communion,    Mary  Torrey,    the 

wife  of  James  Torrey,  Junior,  she  having  at  her  desire  been  dis- 
missed and  recommended  to  them  by  the  Second  Chh.  in 
Scituate. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  59 

January  18.  1746  (0?8)     The    Chh.    voted    a    dismission     and 

recommendation     of     their    brother, 

Elisha  Tobey  to  the  Chh.  of  Christ  in  Falmouth,  of  which  the 
Revd  Mr.  Palmer  is  Pastor. 

November  22, 1747.     The    Chh.  voted   a    dismission  of  their 
brother,  James  Torrey,  Junior,  and  his 

wife,  with  a  recommendation  to  the  Chh.  of  Christ  in  Tolland, 
under  the  pastoral  care  of  the  Revd  Mr.  Steel. 
1748.     At  a  Church  meeting  on  April  8  the  Church  reckoned 

with  the  Deacons  Rose  and  Barstow 

and   found   due  from  Deacon  Rose  to  the  Chh.  in  old  Tenor 
00-06-03  and  from  Deacon  Barstow  in  ye  same  tenor  1-1-5. 

At  the  same  meeting  Mr.  John  Bailey,  Junior,  a  brother  of  the 
Chh.  gave  the  Chh.  satisfaction  which  they  to  a  man  voted  the 
acceptance  of  for  an  offence  he  had  given  for  sinning  with  his 
tongue,  which  brother  had  had  the  character  of  a  man  that  was 
in  noway  given  to  evil  speaking,  and  it  was  well  known  that  he 
was  extreamly  provoked  when  he  in  his  passion  uttered  the 
words  which  gave  the  offense  he  made  satisfaction  for. 

April  1 8.  I,  Benja.  Bass,  received  at  Deacon  Rose's  as  he 
and  Deacon  Barstow  reckoned  it,  good  and  bad  together,  Four- 
teen pounds  fifteen  shillings  and  nine  pence,  old  tenor,  it  be- 
ing a  collection  made  by  ye  flock  under  my  care  to  buy  good 
books  with  to  lend  to  such  of  the  society  as  stand  in  need  of 
em  &  would  be  glad  to  read  them.  With  the  above  mentioned 
money  I  bought  in  less  than  a  week  after  the  collection,  a  parcel 
of  books,  whose  titles,  authors  and  price  in  old  tenor  may  be 
met  with  in  a  book  which  is  an  exposition  of  ye  Epistle  to  the 
Colossians  by  Mr.  Nicolaus  Byfield,  vizt :  on  a  leaf  I  found 
vacant  immediately  before  the  title  page  of  said  book  :  any  one 
that  borrows  these  books  must  use  em  well  and  return  em  in 
two  months.  That  these  books  may  be  known  I  intend  to  put 
in  the  title  page  these  letters  :  C.  B.  C.  S.  H.  which  stand  for 
"Charity  Book  of  the  Congregational  Society  in  Hanover." 

August  28.     The  Chh.  voted  a  dismission  of  Elijah  Gushing, 


6O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

esq.,  &  his  wife  (they  desiring  it)  from  their  special  relation  to 
them  in  order  to  their  becoming  members  of  a  Chh.  designed 
speedily  to  be  gathered  in  the  neighborhood. 

July  23, 1 749.    The  Chh.  voted  Brother  Amasa  Turner,  at  his 
request,  a  dismission  &  recommendation  to 
the  First  Church  in  Lancaster. 

September  3O,  1 753.     The  Chh.  at    his  desire  voted  Brother 

Timothy  Bailey  a  dismission  to  qualify 

him  to  be  in  a  regular  manner  a  member  of  a  new  Chh.  going 
to  be  formed  at  the  2nd  Precinct  in  North  Yarmouth. 

AprU9, 1756.  The  Church  met  upon  notice  given  the  Lord's 
day  next  preceding  and  unanimously  agreed  in 
the  following  vote  :  Inasmuch  as  our  brother,  David  Jenkins,  was 
publickly  charged  by  a  certain  person  with  being  guilty  of  com- 
mitting the  sin  of  *  *  *  *  and  the  Church  being  this  day 
met  to  consider  what  is  proper  to  be  done  in  such  a  case,  and 
having  notified  said  Jenkins  of  the  time  &  place  of  meeting 
but  he  did  not  appear  to  give  the  Church  any  Christian  satisfac- 
tion, therefore  voted  that  it  is  the  mind  of  this  Church  that  our 
brother  Jenkins  refusing  to  meet  the  Church  and  endeavour  to 
give  them  Christian  satisfaction  is  wrong  and  unjustifiable  & 
that  he  be  suspended  at  present  from  the  Communion  at  the 
Lord's  Table  until  he  shall  desire  the  church  to  meet  again  in 
order  further  to  consider  his  case,  and  that  some  two  of  the 
brethren  be  desired  to  deliver  a  copy  of  this  vote  to  our  brother 
Jenkins  as  soon  as  may  be.  Benjamin  Man  &  William  Curtis 
undertook  to  carry  a  copy  of  this  vote  to  our  brother  Jenkins. 

At  the  Tuesday  meeting  mentioned  in  the  last  page  the  fol- 
lowing satisfaction  for  an  offence  given  was  offered  to  the  Church 
and  met  with  their  unanimous  acceptance  .  .  . 

I,  the  subscriber,  having  in  an  hour  of  temptation  when  I  should 
have  earnestly  cried  unto  God  for  help  and  vigorously  resisted  the 
devil,  grossly  violated  the  *  *  *  commandment  in  committing  the 
sin  commonly  called  ******,  do  hereby,  and  I  hope 
for  the  glory  of  God,  declare  that  I  may  remove  the  offence  which  I 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  6l 

have  given  the  Church  of  which  I  am  a  member  that  the  Divine  com- 
mand which  I  have  broken  is  holy,  just  &  good,  and  I  hope  I  shall 
walk  very  humbly  with  God  for  breaking  it ;  fly  to  the  blood  of  Christ 
which  cleaneth  from  all  sin  for  the  pardon  of  that  &  all  my  sins, 
and  as  Christ  has  commanded,  watch  &  pray  that  I  enter  not  into 
temptation  &  that  I  desire  the  Church's  forgiveness  &  that  their 
prayers  may  be  joined  with  mine  to  the  Father  of  Mercies  with  whom 
is  forgiveness  and  that  he  maybefeared,  for  all  interest  in  his  pardon- 
ing mercy  and  for  grace  that  as  I  name  the  name  of  Christ  I  may 
depart  from  iniquity  and  live  so  as  to  adorn  the  Doctrine  of  God  our 
Saviour  in  all  things  &  at  length  receive  eternal  life  from  God  in  the 
way  of  a  free  gift  though  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

JOSEPH   RAMSDEL. 

1756  Anno  Domini,  1756.  A  continuation  of  the  Church 
Records  in  the  Town  of  Hanover  : 

Book  2d,  containing  admissions  to  full  Communion.  Dismissions 
from  the  Church:  Those  that  have  owned  the  Covenant  and  not  admit 
ted  to  full  Communion  :  Baptisms,  Deaths,  Marriages  and  the  Admin- 
istration and  votes  of  the  Church  on  special  occasions. 

Beginning  with  December  1st,  1756. 

1756  December  i.  Samuel  Baldwin,  A.  M.,  was  by 
Prayer  with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Presbytery  or- 
dained Pastor  of  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Hanover.  The  Rev'd 
Messieurs  Gay  of  Hingham,  Cook  of  Sudbury,  Storer  of  Water- 
town,  Smith  of  Pembroke,  Swift  of  Acton,  laid  on  hands.  Mr. 
Smith  began  with  prayer,  Mr.  Cook  preached,  Mr.  Gay  gave  the 
charge,  Mr.  Storer  gave  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  Mr.  Swift 
made  the  last  prayer. 

The  several  pastors  of  the  particular  churches  sent  to  assist 
in  the  ordination  were  the  Revd  Messieurs  Gay  of  Hingham,  Cook 
of  Sudbury,  Storer  of  Watertown,  Smith  of  Pembroke,  Swift  of 
Acton,  Wales  of  Marshfield,  Hitchcock  of  Pembroke,  Wood- 
ward of  Weston,  Dodge  of  Abington,  Barns  of  Scituate. 

ADMINISTRATION    &    VOTES    OF  THE    CHURCH    ON    SPECIAL 
OCCASIONS. 

October  3O,  1768.     Lord's    Day.     The    Church    in    Hanover 
was  presented  with  Four  Silver  Cups  on 


62  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

the  Communion  Table  by  order  and  at  the  expence  of  Deacon 
Stockbridge.  The  cost  of  each  Cup  2$£,  O.  S.  and  each  bearing 
this  inscription,  "THE  GIFT  OF  DEACON  JOSEPH  STOCKBRIDGE 
TO  THE  CHURCH  OF  CHRIST  IN  HANOVER,  1768." 

ist.  It  was  moved  to  the  Church  by  the  Pastor  whether  they 
would  vote  their  thanks  to  the  Donor :  the  vote  being  called  it 
passed  unanimously  in  the  affirmative. 

2ly.  On  a  motion  made  by  the  Pastor  a  vote  was  called 
whether  an  account  of  the  above  donation  should  be  entered 
among  the  Church  Records  to  be  transmitted  in  gratefull  mem- 
ory of  the  donor  and  it  passed  in  the  affirmative. 

3ly.  Voted  that  the  Pastor  wait  upon  Deacon  Jos'h  Stock- 
bridge,  the  donor,  and  give  him  the  thanks  of  the  Church,  sig- 
nifying these  several  votes,  which  was  done  accordingly. 

pr.  Samuel  Baldwin,  Pastor. 

November  28,  1779.     On  the  28th  Novr,  1779,  J  preached  a 

farewell  sermon  to  the  people  of  Han- 
over for  want  of  support,  and  on  the  eighth  of  March  following 
I  ask'd  a  dismission  for  want  of  support,  which  they  granted, 
and  it  was  confirmed  by  a  vote  of  the  Town. 

February  11,  1784.     On  the  nth  day  of  February,  1784,  was 

instal'd  to  the  Pastoral  office  in  Hanover 

the  REVD  JOHN  MELLEN,  late  of  Lancaster,  2d  Parish, now 
Sterling.  Six  Chhs.  were  sent  to  but  Cambridge  failed  by  reason 
of  the  Revd.  &  aged  Dr.  Appleton's  death  on  the  same  week. 
Revd.  Mr.  Hitchcock  of  Pembroke  gave  the  charge.  Revd. 
Mr.  Barns  of  Scituate  gave  right  hand.  His  son,  the  Rev.  Mr. 
Mellen  of  Barnstable,  preached  the  sermon.  Revd.  Mr.  Pren- 
tice of  Reading,  began  with  prayer  &  the  Revd.  Mr.  Niles  of 
Abington,  concluded.  Anthems  sung  by  the  Choir  at  the  en- 
tering &  leaving  the  meeting-house. 

NAMES  OF  PROFESSORS  AT  LARGE. 

June  27,  1784.     David  STOCKBRIDGE,  Junr.  &  wife. 
Sepr.   5,  1784.     Joshua  MAN  &  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


Novr  28,  Job  TILDEN  &  wife,  also 

Snow  CURTIS  &  wife. 

Augt  7,  1785.  Benjam'n  WHITE  &  wife. 

May  28,  1786.  Morgan  BREWSTER  &  wife. 

Octr  22,  1786.  Ezra  BRIGGS,  Junr.  &  wife,  after  making  their  peace. 

July  22,  1787.  James  WOODWORTH  &  wife,  after  &c. 

Novr  4,  Caleb  WHITING  &  wife. 

18,  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN  &  wife  after  making  their  peace. 

A»gt  3,   1788.  Wife  of  Josh.  JOSLYN. 

Aug.  10,  1788.  Ezekiel  Turner  HATCH  &  wife. 

Sepri4.  Nathl.  BARSTOW  &  wife,  also 

Homer  WHITING  &  wife. 

Octr  12.  Robert  SALMON  &  wife. 

1789.  Joel  SYLVESTER  &  wife,  Oct.  nth. 

1790.  John  BARSTOW,  July  25. 

1792.  Ezra  BEALES  &  wife,  May  2oth  &  child  baptized. 

July  29th.     Bela  MAN  &  wife. 
Aug.    5th.     Job  YOUNG. 

Novr  i8th.     Oliver  WINSLOW  &  wife,  she  baptized. 
X793-    Juty  M-     Charles  MAN  &  wife,  &  wife  of  Joseph  NEAL. 
1794.    May  18.     John  PEBRI  &  wife. 

Novr  9.     Huldah  WING,  wife  of  William  Wing. 
Octr  30.    William  WHITING  &  wife. 
1804.   April  29.     Cloe  JOSLYN,  wife  of  Almoner  Joslyn. 
1804.    Sepr  2d.    Benj.  Healy  CLARKE  &  wife.     Also 
Jabez  STUDLEY,  Junr.  &  wife.     Also 
Joseph  EELLES  &  wife. 
3oth.     Stephen  BAILY,  Junr.  &   wife.     Also 
Amos  BATES  &  wife. 

RECORD    OF    CHH.    VOTES    PR.    JOHN    MELLEN. 


The  Chh.  met  and  chose  Brother  Joseph 

Received  two  Silver  Cups  for  the 
Communion  table,  a  legacy  of  the  late  Dea.  Thomas  Joss- 
lyn :  Cost  .£7.4.0.  The  church  voted  they  had  received 
them  &  that  they  would  have  it  recorded  in  the  Chh.  Book,  as  a 


August  13,  1784. 

Brooks,  Deacon. 
January  8,   1786. 


64  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

token  of  their   gratitude  &  to  perpetuate  the  memory   of  the 
benefaction.  Attest :  John  Mellen,  Pastor. 

179O  Lord's  Day,  July  i8th.  The  Pastor  introduced 
the  following  vote  by  observing  that  when  persons  are 
admitted  into  the  Chh.  &  Kingdom  of  God  out  of  a  wicked 
world,  it  is  to  be  supposed  that  may  have  been  vicious  and  un- 
godly, but  that  they  now  truly  repent  &  reform  &  are  forgiven 
of  God  &  therefore  ought  to  be  forgiven  of  men  tho"  account- 
able afterwards  for  their  conduct  to  the  Chh.  &  Society  to  w'ch 
they  belong.  But  that  upon  their  first  repentance  &  embracing 
Christianity  it  does  not  appear  scriptural  or  prudent  to  insist 
upon  particular  acknowledgments  in  some  certain  cases  when  it 
is  not  done  in  others — that  many  persons  by  this  means  are 
kept  out  of  our  Chhs  &  often  join  other  persuasions  because  it 
is  natural  and  very  common  for  them  to  say  that  if  a  particular 
acknowledgment  is  required  for  one  offence  it  ought  to  be  for 
another  and  for  all,  but  this  not  being  the  case  they  look  upon 
themselves  as  injured  &  treated  with  partiality.  If  it  be  your 
minds  therefore,  brethren,  that  when  persons  are  admittted  to 
a  public  profession  of  religion  &  to  Chh.  Communion,  a  general 
penitent  confession  of  past  sin  agreable  to  the  Covenant, 
shall  be  deemed  sufficient,  please  to  manifest.  Past  in  the 
affirmative :  full  vote. 

18O6.  On  the  twenty  third  day  of  July,  was  instaled  into 
the  Pastoral  Office  in  Hanover  the  REVD  CALVIN  CHAD- 
DOCK  late  of  Rochester.  Seven  Chhs.  were  sent  to,  five 
only  attended  :  the  Revd.  Mr.  Strong  of  Randolf  made  the 
introductory  prayer — the  Revd.  Mr.  Niles  of  Abington,  preached 
the  sermon  and  made  the  consecrating  prayer — the  Revd.  Mr. 
Barker  of  Middleborough  gave  the  charge — the  Revd.  Mr. 
Norton  of  Waymouth  gave  the  right  hand  and  the  Revd.  Mr. 
Richmond  of  Halifax  made  the  concluding  prayer. 

The  following  is  a  list  of  the  present  members  of  the  Chh.  in 
Hanover,  both  male  and  female  : 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


Saml.  Barstow, 
Gideon  Studley, 
Lem'l  Curtis, 
Jonathan  Pratt, 
Joseph  Brooks, 
Seth  Bates, 
Timothy  Robbins, 
John  Hatch, 
Benj.  Bass, 
Caleb  Rogers, 
Josiah  Chamberlain, 
Elijah  Sylvester, 


MALES  t 

Josiah  Smith, 
Stockbridge  Josslyn, 
Joseph  Bates, 
Benj.  Bates, 
Timothy  Church, 
Benj'n  Bass,  Junr. 
Turner  Stetson, 
Oliver  Winslow, 
Joel  Sylvester, 
Joshua  Dwelley, 
Seth  Rose, 
Elijah  Barstow, 


Samuel  Stetson, 
Ezekiel  Turner, 
Snow  Curtis, 
Melzar  Hatch, 
John  Stetson, 
Calvin  Curtis, 
Wm.  Whiting, 
Constant  Clap, 
Benj.  Tolman, 
Nathl   Jacobs, 
Wm.  Torrey, 
Elisha  Bass. 


f 

J     e. 


18O7.  June  th.  4,  1807.  There  was  a  regular  Church  Meeting, 
the  object  of  which  was  to  choose  a  Decon,  agree  upon 
a  Church  Covenant,  mode  of  admitting  members,  Rules  of  dis- 
cipline, &c.  There  being  a  thin  meeting,  voted  to  adjourn  to 
this  day  three  weeks  or  to  the  2$ih  instant,  at  3  o'clock,  after- 
noon. 

Hanover,   June  25,  1807.     The   Chh.  met   according   to   ad- 
journment. 

1.  Chose  Mr.    Turner  Stetson  a   deacon  in   the    room    of 
Timothy   Robbins,  deceased.     Mr.  Stetson  declined  and    Mr. 
Timothy  Church  was  then  appointed  by  a  unanimous  vote. 

2.  Voted  that  any  person  may  write  their  relation  upon  being 
admitted  into  the  Chh. 

3.  Voted  that  the  Pastor  notify  Mr.  Church  of  his    appoint- 
ment to  the  Deaconship.     Adjourned  to  August  ist. 

Hanover,  Aug.  ist.     The  Church  met  according  to  adjourn- 
ment. 

1.  Voted  to  excuse  Mr.  Church  from  serving  as  a  Deacon 
upon  his  request. 

2.  Voted  to  postpone  the  choosing  a  Deacon  until  another 
year. 

3.  Voted  that  the  original  Chh.  Covenant  be  the  Covenant 
of  this  Chh.  still. 


66  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1808.  At  a  regular  Church  meeting,  Jan'y,  31,  1808  : 
Voted,  Deacon  Joseph  Brooks,  agent,  to  hold  a  note  of 

hand  of  one  hundred  dollars,  given  to  the  Church  by  the  Rev. 
John  Mellen. 

1809.  At  a  regular  Church  meeting,  Sept.  30,  1809: 

1.  Voted,  the  Pastor,  Deacon  Joseph  Brooks  &  Turner  Stet- 
son a  Committee  to  converse  with  Mrs.  Chapman  and  report 
next  meeting. 

2.  Voted,  Dea.  Benj'n  Bass,  Elijah   Barstow,  Turner  Stet- 
son,  Wm.   Whiting  and  Timothy  Church,  a  Committee  to  go 
and  converse  with  certain  members  on  account  of  neglect  of 
ordinances  and  report  next  meeting. 

3.  Voted,   to  adjourn   till    the   last    Saturday    in  October, 
i  o'clock,  p.  m. 

Sunday,  Oct.  15,  1809.  The  Church  tarried  after  divine 
service. 

Voted,  to  excuse  Dea'n  Bass  from  serving  as  one  of  the  above 
Committee  and  appointed  Dea'n  Joseph  Brooks  in  his  room. 

October  28,  1809..  The  Church  met  according  to  adjourn- 
ment and  after  opening  the  meeting  by  prayer  the  Committee 
chosen  to  inquire  into  the  character  of  Mrs.  Chapman  reported 
that  from  the  evidence  they  could  obtain,  in  their  opinion  she 
was  not  a  suitable  character  at  present  to  be  admitted  into  this 
church.  Voted  unanimously  to  accept  the  above  report. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  converse  with  certain  members 
for  neglect  of  duty  report  as  follows,  viz.:  Dea.  Brooks  reports 
that  he  saw  Calvin  Curtis,  who  declined  giving  any  reasons  for 
neglecting  Church  ordinances  but  gave  encouragement  that  he 
would  attend  the  next  Church  meeting  :  he  did  not  attend. 
Snow,  Bashua,  his  wife,  and  Lydia  Curtis,  pled  conscience  and 
sent  a  writen  request  to  be  dismissed  from  the  Church,  but  as 
their  request  contained  no  desire  to  be  recommended  to  any 
other  Church,  therefore  voted  unanimously  that  their  request 
cannot  be  granted.  Elijah  Barstow  reported  that  Caleb 
Rogers  requested  time  for  further  consideration.  Josiah  Cham- 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  67 

berlain  said  he  did  not  consider  himself  a  member  of  the 
Church.  Jonathan  Pratt  said  he  wished  a  dismission  from  the 
Church,  but  made  no  mention  of  a  recommendation  to  any 
other  Church.  Wm.  Whiting  reported  that  Joel  Sylvester  and 
wife  said  they  did  not  consider  themselves  members  of  the 
Church  because  they  had  joined  themselves  to  a  different  de- 
nomination. Elijah  Sylvester's  wife  said  thewant  of  health  was 
the  reason  she  did  not  attend  divine  ordinances  :  her  husband 
said  fear  of  unworthyness  kept  him  away  but  wished  to  remain 
a  member  of  the  Church.  Mr.  Stetson  reported  that  Josiah 
Smith  and  wife  said  they  did  not  consider  themselves  members 
of  the  Church.  Albert  Smith's  wife  said  in  some  respects  she 
was  a  member  of  the  Church  and  in  some  she  was  not,  but  on 
the  whole  she  did  not  consider  herself  a  member  at  present. 

Voted,  to  choose  a  committee  of  two  to  converse  further  with  Snow, 
Bashua  and  Lydia  Curtis.  Voted  that  Dea'n  Brooks  &  Dea'n  Bass 
be  this  committee.  Voted  that  the  reasons  offered  by  Elijah  Sylvester 
&  wife  for  neglecting  divine  ordinances  are  satisfactory.  Voted  that 
the  Pastor  lay  the  subject  respecting  delinquent  members  before  the 
association  at  their  next  meeting  and  request  their  advice.  Voted  to 
adjourn  till  the  second  Saturday  in  Novr  next  at  i  o'clock  P.M. 

Second  Saturday  in  Nov'r  n,  1809.  The  Church  met  accord- 
ing to  adjournment.  There  being  but  a  few  present  voted  to 
adjourn  without  day. 

November  12.  After  divine  service  the  church  were  desired  by 
the  Pastor  to  tarry.  The  Pastor  then  laid  before 
the  church  the  opinion  of  the  Association  respecting  delinquent 
members  which  was  that  the  same  committee  which  was  first 
appointed  to  go  and  converse  with  these  persons  be  reappointed 
to  go  and  converse  with  them  a  second  time  and  make  their 
report  the  next  meeting.  Voted  Dea'n  Joseph  Brooks,  Capt. 
Elijah  Barstow,  William  Whitting  &  Turner  Stetson  be  said 
committee.  Adjourned. 

August  13, 181O.     Agreeably  to  notification  the  church  met 
and  after  the  opening  of  the  meeting  by 
prayer  the  church  attended  to  the  following  things. 


68  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

ist.  They  attended  to  the  report  of  a  committee  chosen  to 
converse  with  delinquent  members,  who  reported  that  said  mem- 
bers denied  that  the  church  had  any  jurisdiction  over  them  and 
sent  in  a  written  communication,  stating  some  reasons  why  they 
neglected  their  duty  which  not  being  satisfactory  to  the  church 
the  church  preceded  as  follows : 

Voted  unanimously  that  Capt.  Calvin  Curtis,  Lydia  Curtis,  Jona- 
than Pratt,  Anne  Lenth'l  Smith,  Nabby  Smith,  Caleb  Rogers,  Joel 
Sylvester,  Snow  Curtis,  Bashua  Curtis,  Josiah  Chamberlain,  Josiah 
Smith  and  Sarah  Sylvester  be  suspended  from  all  fellowship  and 
communion  with  this  church  for  the  space  of  two  months.  Voted  that 
an  answer  to  their  communication  be  drawn  and  sent  to  the  delinquent 
members  and  a  notification  of  their  suspension.  Voted  that  the  Pas- 
tor and  Dea'n  Joseph  Brooks  be  a  committee  for  the  above  purposes. 
Voted  to  choose  a  committee  to  converse  with  Olive  Whitting  who  is 
about  joining  the  Baptist.  Voted  that  the  Pastor,  William  Whitting 
and  Constant  Clapp  be  this  committee.  Voted  to  disolve  this  meet- 
ing. 

1811.     Hanover,  May  24.     At  a  regular  Chh.  meeting. 

ist.  Voted  that  Calvin  Curtis,  Jonathan  Pralt,  Caleb  Rogers,  Jo- 
siah Chamberlain,  Anna  L.  Smith,  Lydia  Curtis,  Josiah  Smith  and 
Nabby  his  wife,  Joel  Sylvester  and  Sarah  his  wife,  Snow  Curtis  and 
Bashua  his  wife  be  excommunicated  for  persevering  neglect  of  divine 
ordinances. 

2d.  Voted  that  the  Pastor  and  Dea'n  Joseph  Brooks  be  a  commit- 
tee to  notify  the  above  named  persons  of  their  excommunication. 

After  hearing  the  report  of  the  committee  relative  to  Olive 
Whitting 

3rd.    Voted  the  subject  be  suspended  for  the  present. 

4th.     Voted  that  Elijah  Barstow  be  a  deacon  of  this  Chh. 

5th.  Voted  to  give  said  Barstow  time  to  consider  of  the  subject 
till  the  next  meeting. 

6th.     Voted  to  disolve  the  meeting. 

1817.     Hanover,  Augt  19,  1817.     In  consequence  of  previous 

notice  the  chh.  in  this  place  met  at  the  meeting  house 

for  the  purpose  of  seeing  whether  the  said  Church  would  agree 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  69 

with  the  Revd  Calvin  Chaddock  in  calling  a  council  to  dissolve 
the  connection  between  him  and  them. 

Voted  to  defer  the  consideration  of  the  calling  a  council  to  the  first 
Monday  in  Nov'r  next.  Voted  that  Turner  Stetson  be  a  committee 
to  inform  the  Society  of  the  doings  of  the  Chh.  Voted  that  Capt. 
Elijah  Barstow  be  allowed  to  defer  giving  an  answer  to  a  previous  re- 
quest of  the  Chh.  to  the  next  meeting.  Voted  that  this  meeting  be 
adjourned  to  the  first  Monday  in  Novr  next  at  i  o'clock  P.M. 

SAMUEL  W.  COLBURN,  Mod'r. 

Novr  3,  1817.     The    Church    met    according  to  adjournment. 
Dea'n    Brooks  was    chosen    Moderator,    Capt. 
Elijah  Barstow  was  called  upon  to  give  an  answer  whether  he 
would  accept  of  the  Dea'nship,  he  answered  in  the  affirmative. 

Voted  to  pospone  the  consideration  of  the  Revd  Calvin  Chaddock's 
request  for  a  dismission  till  the  twenty-third  day  of  July  next  at  * 
o'clock  P.M. 

JOSEPH  BROOKS,  Mod'r. 

1818.     Hanover,  July  23.     The  Congregational  Church  in  Han- 
over met  according  to  adjournment. 

Voted  the  Revd  Calvin  Chadock  their  Pastor  a  regular  dismission 
at  his  own  request. 

JOSEPH  BROOKS,  Moderator. 

The  other  records  of  meetings,  etc.,  will  be  found  under  the 
respective  heads  of  the  subjects  they  refer  to. 


CHAPTER  III. 


ADMITTED  TO  THE  CHURCH,   1728-1864. 

ADMISSIONS    TO    FULL    COMMUNION. 


N08  I,  2 


No  3 
4 

5 
6 

7 

8,9 
10 

ii 

12 

13 
14 

15  &  16 

i7 
18 

i9 


March  2,  1728-9  The  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Sup- 

per was  administered  the  first  time  in  the  Chh.  of  Han- 
over on  the  same  day  Job  OTIS  was  taken  into  the  Chh. 
Joseph  SMITH  was  also  taken  in  the  same  day  after  a 
publick  confession  of  the  Sin  of  *  *  *  *  and  profession  of 
repentance  for  it. 

Benj.  MANN 

Saml  BARSTOW  and 

Joseph  RAMSDEL 

Mary  BUCK 

Robert  MACKERDEY 

Thanful  OTIS  and  Jane  HANMER 

Mary  HATCH,  Jeremiah  Hatch's 

widow 

Isaac  HATCH 

Mary  JUSTICE,  the  wife  of  John 
Justice 

Sarah  RAMSDALE,  widow 
John  BAILY 

Elizabeth  WILKS  and  Mary  BASS, 
wife  of  B.  Bass,  Pastor 

Sarah    LAMBERT   wife    of    John 
Lambert,  Jr.      raPu  ^  concession » 

Sarah     TORY,    the   daughter    of 
James  Tory 

Anna    LAMBERT    wife    of    John 
Lambert 


April  6,  1729 
May  4 

June  i 
July  6 

August  3 

September  7 
October  5 

March  15,  1729-30 
May  3 
August  2 

May  2,  1731 
September  5 
January  2,  1731-2 


21,   22 

23 
24 

25 
26 

27 
28,  29 

30 


32 
33 
34,35 

36,  37 

38,  39 

40 
41,  42 

43 

44 
45 »  46 

47 
48,  49 

5° 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

May  14,  1732 
October  14,  1733 


Joseph  SYLVESTER,  a  student  of 
ye  college 

William  CURTISS  Jr.  &  Elizabeth 
BAILEY  wife  of  John  Bailey 

Joseph  SHELDON 

Nathan  BOURN 

Sarah  TOREY  wife  of  James  Torey 

Abigail  HATCH  wife  of  Deacon 
James  Hatch 

James  TOREY,  Junior 

Seth  STETSON  and  likewise  Eliza- 
beth STETSON  his  wife 

Deborah  HOUSE,  wife  of  Samuel 
House 

Thomas  BOURN 

Thomas  TOBY 

Jemima  Bates 

Benjamin  STETSON  and  his  wife 
Lillis  Stetson 

Timothy BAILY  and  his  wife  Sarah 
Baily 

Clement  BATES  and  Agatha  Bates, 

hi<5  wifpHer  confession  of  her  violation  of  the   *  »  » 
commandment  proceeding. 

Ann  JOSSELYN 

Samuel  BARSTOW  and  his  wife 
Margaret  Barstow 

Martha  CURTIS  wife  of  William 
Curtis 

December  2,  1739  Francis  JOSSELYN,  widow 

January  6,  1739-40         Thomas  ROSE  and   Faith  Rose, 
his  wife 

Mary  RAMSDALE,  wife  of  Joseph 
Ramsdale 

Joseph  CURTIS  and  Mary  his 
wife  also 

Abigail  SYLVESTER  wife  of  Benja- 
min Sylvester,  Junr 


January  19,  1734-5 
Feb.  9,  1734-5 
June  8,  1735 
August  24,  1735 

Feby.  i,  1735-6 
Feby.  8,  1735-6 

November  n,  1736 

May  22,  1737 
September  9,  1737 
October  23,  1737 
August  7,  1738 

October  i,  1738 
August  5,  1739 

September  2,  1739 
October  7,  1739 

November  4,  1739 


July  6,  1740 
August  3,  1740 


2  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

51  July  12,  1741  Hannah   CURTISS,  wife  of  Sam'el 

Curtiss 
52,  53        May  9,  1742  Elisha  TOBY  and  his  sister  Mar- 

tVi  -3    Pr>  OTTT  v  ine  makng  a  public  conf  eteion  of  her 
Hid.  .TKUU  fY,  violation  of  the*  *  *  commandment 

Lydia  SPEER  and  Ann  TOBY 

John  LAMBERT,  an  aged  man  & 
Elizabeth  RANDALL,  a  maiden 

Sarah  CURTISS  wife  of  Jesse  Cur- 
tiss 

David  STOCKBKIDGE  and  Deborah 
his  wife 

Lillis  STETSON,  daughter  of  Ben- 
jamin &  Lillis  Stetson 

Naomi  CURTISS  the  wife  of  Benja 
Curtiss,  Junior 

Rebecca  CURTISS  also  Rachel 
ROGERS 

John  TILDEN 

Sarah  RAMSDALE  wife  of  Gideon 
Ramsdale 

Mary  STODDARD,  singlewoman 

Thankful  COLLIMORE 

Martha  DAMAN,  a  singlewoman 

Elizabeth  TORREY,  wife  of  Thom- 
as Torrey 

Elizabeth  STUDLEY  the  wife  of 
Johu  Studley 

Elizabeth  JENKINS  the  wife  of 
David  Jenkins 

Sarah  CURTISS,  wife  of  Thomas 
Curtiss 

Thomas  CURTISS 

Deborah  LAMBERT,  wife  of  Isaac 
Lambert 

Keziah  THOMAS  wife  of  Isaiah 
Thomas 

David  JENKINS 


54,  55 
56,  57 

June  20,  1742 
September  5,  1742 

58 

October  3,  1742 

59,  60 

August  7,  1743 

61 

September  4,  1743 

62 

November  6,  1743 

63,  64 

June  3,  1744 

65 
66 

Sept.  2,  1744 
April  14,  1745 

67 
68 
69 

70 

May  5,  1745 
October  6,  1745 
June  i,  1746 
September  7,  1746 

71 

September  6,  1747 

72 

October  2,  1748 

73 

November  6,  1748 

74 
75 

July  2,  1749 
September  3,  1749 

76 

May  6,  1750 

77 

May  6,  1753 

ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  73 

78,  79       June  3,  1753  William   CURTISS    and    his  wife 

Martha 

80  April  n,  1756  Nathanael  JOSSELYN  at  the  same 

time 

8 1  ?Iannah    STETSON,   the   wife   of 

Robert  Stetson 

82  not83  also   "my   daughter"    Elizabeth 

SYLVESTER  the  wife  of  Edmund  Syl- 
vester. 


ADMISSIONS    TO    FULL    COMMUNION. 

1757.  March  27     The    widow  Hannah    RAMSDALE   upon  confes- 
sion of   the  Sin  of  *****  &  professing  her  faith  in  Christ 

was  admitted  to  full  communion. 

May  i     Elizabeth  STAPLES 

June  12     Samuel  STETSON  aged  85 

July  3     Ann  &  Caroline  WILKS 

August  7     Joseph  HOUSE  &  Abigail  his  wife 

Octo.  9     Simeon  CURTIS 

Novr  6     The  widow  Hannah  FORD  owned  the  covenant,  was  baptized 

and  admitted  to  full  communion. 

1758.  Jany  JS    Sarah  FORD  owned  the  covenant,  was  baptized  and 
admitted  to  full  communion. 

Jany  15     Sarah  BATES 

April  2     Rhoda  the  wife  of  David  HOUSE,  Junr 

April  9     The  widow  Margaret  FITZ-GERALD  and  Anna  the  wife  of 

Jno  BRAY 

April  23      Benjamin  BATES,  baptized  &c: 

May  7     Joseph  BATES,  baptized  &  admitted  &c  : 

Mary  BATES  the  wife  of  Joseph  Bates 

Jeremiah  STETSON  &  Lucy  his  wife 

The  widow  Hannah  CURTIS 

Ruth  the  wife  of  Thomas  CURTIS 

June  4     Sarah  STAPLES  after  confessing  the  sin  of  ***** 

Mary  STAPLES 

July  9     Sage  the  wife  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jur 


74  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

July  30     Samuel  Barstow,  Jur  &  Huldah  his  wife  after  confession  of 

the  sin  of  ***** 

Sepr  3     Betty  BAKER  baptized  &  admitted  to  full  communion 

Octr  i     Alice  the  wife  of  Daniel  GARDNER 

Novr  5     Ruth  the  wife  of  Caleb  TURNER 

Mercy  BATES 

1759.  April  i    Mrs.  Hannah  BALDWIN,  the  wife  of  the  Revd  Samuel 
Baldwin,  Pastor  of  the  Church. 

August  5     Sarah  PETERS  &  Hannah  LADD  were  baptized  &  admitted 

to  full  communion. 

August  19     Margaret  FITZ-GERALD,  Jur 

Octo.  14     Ruth  the  wife  of  Uriah  LAMBERT 

Mary  WING  the  daughter  of  Ebenezer  Wing 

Nov.  4     Elizabeth  the  wife  of  David  JENKINS  after  confessing  the  sin 

Of  ***** 

Sarah  MAN 

1760.  May  4     William  WRITTEN  &  Mary  his  wife    • 

August  17  Caleb  HOUSE  &  his  wife  Elizabeth  after  confes- 
sion of  the  sin  of  *****  were  admitted  to  full  communion.  She 
was  baptized  at  the  same  time. 

1 761.  Octor  4     Mary  BASS,  Jr  after  confession  of  the  sin  of  ***** 

1762.  Sepr  5th     Samuel  CURTIS 
Benj.  MAN,  Jr. 

Abigail  the  wife  of  Benj.  MAN,  Jr. 

Deborah  STETSON  the  wife  of  Abijah  Stetson 

Mary  MAN 

1763.  April  10     Stevens  HATCH  &  Ruth  his  wife 
April  10     Samuel  WITHERELL  Jr.  &  Ruth  his  wife 

May  i     Gideon  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY — before  admission  she  was 

baptized. 

July  3     Hannah  wife  of  Joseph  HOUSE 

Octor  2     Hannah  wife  of  Benj.  WHITE 

Octr  24     Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 

1765.      March  10     John  &  Thankfull  STETSON 

1  766.     Jany  19     Shubsel  MUNROE 

August  8     Solomon  BATES  Jr.  and  his  wife  Aquilla.     At  the 
same  time  he  was  baptized. 
Octor  26     Othniel  £  Deborah  PRATT 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  75 

1767.  April  4     Benjamin  &  Mercy  BASS 

June  7     Mary  the  wife  of  Shubael  MUNROE 
July  5     Rachel  TORREY  the  wife  of  Stephen  Torrey 
Solomon  &  Elizabeth  BRYANT 
Sibyl  HATCH  wife  of  Sam'l 
August  2     Lemuel  &  Ruth  CURTIS 
Deborah  PETERSON 

1768.  January  10     Theophilus  &  Freelove  WITHERELL 

June  5  CUBA,  a  m-gro  woman,  belonging  to  Sam'l  Curtis 
upon  recommendation  from  the  2d  Church  in  Scituaie  from  whence 
her  relation  was  transferred. 

July  31     Jane  STOCKBRIDGE  the  wife  of  David  Stockbridge,  esqr 
Sepr  4     Jonathan  and  Lucy  PRATT 

1769.  April  2d     Mercy  RAMSDELL  the  wife  of  Joseph  Ramsdell, 
her  relation  being  transferred  from  the  church  in  Duxbury. 

Sept.  10     Rebecca  WITHERELL 

1770.  May  6     Joshua  STAPLES 

July  22  Stockbridge  and  Olive  JOSSELYN.  She  was  bap- 
tized before  admission. 

1771.  April  7    Joseph  BROOKS 

1772.  Aprils     Timothy  and  Mary  ROBBINS 
May  3     Sarah  EELLS  wife  of  William  Eells 

Octr  4     Rebecca  JOYCE 

1773.  Aug.  i     Ruth  JOS^ELYN 

Novr  7  Sarah  GROSS  baptized  and  then  admitted  to  full 
communion. 

1774.  July  24  Seth  and  Anna  BATES 
Aug.  7  The  widow  Hannah  TORRKY 

Octr  2     Sarah  JOSSELYN 

1775.  June  4     John  and  Bathshua  HATCH 
July  2     Peleg  EWELL 

Sepr  10     Chloe  CLAP  wife  of  Capn.  Jno.  Clap 

Oct.  i     John  STUDLEY 

Dec.  10     Timo  &  Elizabeth  CHURCH 

Aug.  4     Mary  TURNER  wife  of  Marlbry  Turner 
Oct.  6     Huldah  CURTIS 
1778.      Nov.  i     The  widow  Betty  STETSON 


/  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

THOSE  THAT  HAVE  OWNED  THE  COVENANT  AND  NOT 
ADMITTED  TO  FULL  COMMUNION. 

No.  i,  2     April  10,  1757     Nathl  PALMER  &  Rachel  his  wife 
3,  4     July  30,  1757     Marlbry  TURNER  &  Mary  his  wife 

5  Sept.  4,  1757     Stephen  TORREY,  Jur 

6  April  2,  1758     David  HOUSE,  Jur 

7,  8     July  30,  1758     Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jur  &  Desire  his  wife 
9,  10     Novr  26,  1758     Amos  WRIGHT  &  his  wife  Mary  &  were 
baptized 

11  April  15,  1759     Robert  EELLES  &  Ruth  his  wife 

12  Septr  19,  1760     Thomas  SYLVESTER 

13,  14  August  16,  1761     John  HATCH  &  Bathshua  his  wife 

15,  16  June  6,  1762     Ezekiel  MERRITT  &  Rachel  his  wife 

17,  18  June  13,  1762     Gideon  RANDALL  &  Rebecca  his  wife 

19,  20  Sepr  19,  1762     Thomas  ROSE,  Jr.  &  Rhoda  his  wife 

21     Jany  9,  1763     Seth  BAYLEY  &  Lydia  his  wife 

22,  23  July  10,  1763     Zachariah  CURTIS  &  Lydia  his  wife 

24)  25  Juty  31*  J7^3     David  &  Hannah  JACOBS 

26,  27  Sept  i  ith  Wm.Witherell  EELLES  &  Sarah  his  wife  after  &c: 

28,  29  Octr  1 6th     Job  &  Betty  YOUNG  "      " 

30  "      23rd     Samuel  EELLES,  '*•      " 

31  Nov.  17     Priscilla  EELLES  after  &c  : 

32>  33     Jany  1S>  f?64     John  &  Sage  JOSSELYN 

34     Sepr  2,  1764     Luke  STETSON 

35,  36     June  23,  1765     Gershom  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

37  Octbr  13,  1765     Job  and  Hannah  STETSON 

38  Jany  20,  1766     Aquilla  BATES 

39  March  30     Solomon  BATES,  Jr. 

40  May  18,  1766     Ruth  CHAPMAN 

41,  42  May  25     Benjamin  &  Mercy  BASS 

43,  44  June  8     Seth  &  Bathshua  HOUSE 

45,  46  June  15     Timothy  &  Elizabeth  CHURCH 

47,  48  29     Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  Lucy 

49,  50  July  20     Benjamin  &  Bradbury  STETSON 

51,  52  Decem.  14     John  CURTIS  Jr.  &  Anna  his  wife 

53,  54  April  i2th     Timo  &  Lydia  ROSE 

55»  S6  July  12     Solomon  &  Elizabeth  BRYANT 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  77 

Mo.  57     August  2     Jenny   Gardner    RIPLEY  and  was  at  the   same 

time  baptized. 
58,  59     Octo.  23d,  1768     John  WITHERELL  &  Content  his  wife 

60  April  2,  1769     The  widow  Rebecca  STUDLEY 

6 1  July  23     Sarah  CURTIS  after  confessing  &c  : 

62  May  6,  1770     Joanna  STUDLEY,  after  confessing  &c: 

63  May  20     Rachel  DELANO,  after  &c: 

64,  65     May  27     Ebenezer  &  Deborah  EDDY 

66     June  3     Widow  Hannah  BATES 

67,  68     July  8     Prince  and  Eunice  STETSON 

69     Aug.  5     Leonard  HILL 

70,  71  Reuben  CLARK  &  Dorothy  CLARK 

72,  73         26     Thomas  and  Susanna  HATCH 

74,  75  Thomas  &  Anna  WILLETT 

76,  77     April  28,  1771     Israel  &  Abigail  PERRY,  after  &c  : 

78,  79     July  21     Atherton  and  Ruth  WALES,  after  &c : 

80,  8 1         Levi  &  Deborah  CORTHELL 

82,  83     Aug.  18     Isaac  LAMBERT,  Jr.  &  his  wife  Hannah 

84     Sept.  22     Samuel  WOODWARD 

85,  86     Octor  1 3th     James  &  Susannah  ORR 

87,  88         27     Joseph  RAMSDALE  3d  &  Elizabeth 

89     Novr  10,  1771     Gideon  STETSON 

90,  91     March  8,  1772     Asa  &  Abigail  TURNER 

925  93     Jur>e  7     John  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Jane  his  wife 

94j  95     Ju^y  19     Amos  and  Betty  TURNER 

96,  97     Oct.  4     James  and  Zilpah  CURTIS 

98,  99     Octr  4    Thomas  WRITTEN  Jr.  and  Rachel  his  wife,  after 

&c: 

too  25     Samuel  STAPLES 

1 01     Novr  15     Sarah  WRITTEN 
102,  103     May  2     Daniel  and  Betty  BARSTOW 
104,  105     June  6     Elijah  and  Susannah  STETSON,  after  &c: 
1 06,  107  27     Thomas  and  Olive  STETSON 

108,  109     July  18     David  and  Susanna  TORREY 
no     Aug.  8th     Robert  WHITE 

in,  112     January  2,  1774     Jabez&  Keturah  STUDLEY 
113    114        30     Melzer  and  Kezia  CURTIS,  after  &c  : 

115  Augt  i4th  1774     Sage  STAPLES,  after  &c : 

116  Sept.  4     John  Tilden  TORREY 


78  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

No.   117,  118     Novr  13     Joshua  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 

119,  120     Jany  i,  1775     Zebulon  &  Deborah  BOWKER 
121     April  30,  1775     Widow  Hannah  RANDALL 
122,  123     June  25     William  and  Rebecca  CURTIS 
124,  125  Hersey  and  Abigail  GILBERT 

126  Aug.  13     Leah  GARDNER  wife  of  Elijah  Gardner 

127  Deer  16,  1775     Bradbury  PALMER 

128,  129     Jany  7th  1776     William  and  Ruth  STOCKBRIDGE 

130     March  3     Lucy  WRITTEN 

131,  132     June  23     Gershom  CURTIS  and  his  wife 

T33>  *34  Benjamin  MAN,  Jr.  and  wife 

T35»  J36     Octo.  13     Abner  CURTIS,  Jr.  &  wife 

137,138     Novr  3     James  and  Lydia  TORREY 

139,  140     June  29,  1777     Abel  and  Ruth  CURTIS 

141      Aug.  10     Abigail  SYLVESTER  wife  of  Elisha  Sylvester 

142,  143     Aug.  16,  1778     Ebenezer  and  Mary  CURTIS 

144     Oct.  4     Thomas  TORREY  in  private  by  reason  of  sickness 

145,  146     Jany  17,  1779     Joseph  &  Mary  TORREY 

147,  148     April  ii,  1779     Elias  &  Deborah  WHITTEN  after  &c: 

VOTES   OF   THE   CHURCH    ON   SPECIAL 
OCCASIONS. 

1776.  May  5.  Shubael  ROSE  having  made  application  to  the 
Pastor  on  behalf  of  himself  and  Susanna  his 
wife  (who  were  members  of  the  Church  of  England,  but  volun- 
tarily dissented  therefrom)  for  occasional  communion.  A  rep- 
resentation was  made  by  the  Pastor  of  the  state  of  their  case, 
and  of  their  request :  A  vote  was  called,  and  it  past  in  the  affir- 
mative without  any  opposition,  that  they  should  be  admitted  to 
this  privilege,  agreeable  to  their  Petition. 

pr.  SAMUEL  BALDWIN,  Pastor. 

ADMISSIONS    TO    CHH.    COMMUNION 

pr.  me  John  Mellen. 

1784.     May  16     Rebecca  MELLEN,  consort  of  the  Pastor  from  the 
Chh.  of  Christ  in  Lancaster. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  79 

August  i     Admitted  William*  CURTIS  &  wife 
No.  2  this  year 

1 785.  Novr  6th     Admitted  Ruth  RAMSDALE 
No.  i 

1786.  May  7th     Admitted  Thankful  DUNBAR,  Abington 
Novr  12     Admitted  Caleb  ROGERS,  Junr  &  wife 

No.  3  this  year. 

1787.  None 

1788.  July  i3th     admitted  Mercy  BASS*  daughter  of  Dea.  Bass 
Octr  12     admitted  Cloe  JOSSELYN,  daughter  of  Nath.  Josslyn 

No.  2 

1789.  March  22     admitted  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN  &  wife*  She  sick 
at  home. 

May  jd     admitted  Widow  Ruth  TURNER  &  Calvin  CURTIS  &  wife.* 

She  sick  at  home 

Novr  ist     Admitted  Keturah  wife  of  Jabez  STUDLKY* 

No.  6 

1 79O.  Augt  8     admitted  wife  of  Seth  BAILY  &  their  daughter  Allice* 
also  the  wife  of  Capn  Albert  SMITH 

also  our  youngest  daughter  Charlotte  MELLEN 

22     wife  of  Cornelius  WHITE*     She   sick  at  home — at  her  earnest 

desire  read  &  took  her  consent,  to  ye  Covt  yesterday  &  a  vote  of  ye 

chh.  this  night. 

Octbr  3     Admitted  Seth  BAILY* 

also  Lucy  CURTIS  daughter  of  Capt.  Sim.  Curtis* 

Novr  7     Admitted  Content  WITHERELL,  widow 

No.  8 

1791.  May  the  ist     admitted  Abigail  BALDWIN 

Octr   3Oth     admitted    Sarah   WHITING,  daughter   of  Thos 
Whiting 
No.  2 

1792.  Augt  5     Admitted  Mary  wife  of  Job  YOUNG 
Sepr  2d     admitted  Cindrilla  BASS  &  Huldah  Bass 

Octr  14     admitted  Mary  EELLES 
No.  4 

1793.  None  admitted. 

1 794.  Feby  9     Admitted  Mary  widow  of  late  Dr.  HOBART 
Admitted  Lydia  CURTIS,  daughter  of  Capn  Lem'l  Curtis 


8O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

June  ist     Admitted  Rebecca  STUDLEY  daughter  of  Gideon  Studly 
Augt  3d     Sarah  CLARK  wife  of  Belcher  Clark  made  her  acknowledge- 
ment and  was  forgiven  &  received  by  the  Chh. 

Octr.  5th    Admitted  Edmund  EASTMAN  also  Sarah  BROOKS,  Daughter 
of  Deacon  Joseph  Brooks. 
No.  6 

1795.  May  3131     Elijah  SYLVESTER  &  wife 
Octr  2jth     Josiah  SMITH  &  wife 

Novr  SQth     the  wife  of  Elisha  CURTIS,  Junr 
No.  5    ' 

1796.  July  3d     Admitted  Benja  BASS,  Junr  &  wife 

loth     Phrebe  MANSON  &  Lydia  BATES 
August  7th     Capn  Joseph  Soper  &  wife 

Septr  18     John  CURTIS*  Senr  by  a  vote  of  ye  Chh.  he  old  &  confined 
ye  Pastor  to  give  him  ye  Covenant. 
No.  7 

1797.  July  zd     Wife  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 

1798.  June  10     admitted  Timothy  CHURCH  &  Rebecca  his  wife 
2£th     admitted  Olive  CURTIS*  in  private,  sick,  according  to 

a  vote  of  the  Chh. 

Sepr  2     admitted  the  six  following  persons :  Oliver  WINSLOW  &  Sally 
his  wife,  Turner  STETSON  &  Lydia  his  wife,  Mary  wife  of  Jacob  SYL- 
VESTER, Joseph  BATES. 
No.  9 

1799.  Feby  loth     Admitted  Joel  SYLVESTER  &  wife 
Novr  i yth     Joshua  DWELLT  &  wife 

No.  4 

1800.  July  6th     Admitted  Seth  ROSE  &  wife  also  admitted  Elijah 
BARSTOW  &  wife 

Augt.  3     Admitted  Mary  wife  of  Stephen  RANDAL 

24th     Admitted   Samuel  STETSON    &  wife   also   Ezekiel  TURNER  & 

wife 

Octor  5th     Abigail  wife  of  Shubasl  MUNROE  also  widow  Christiana 

JOSLYN 

ii 

1801.  Sepr  6     wife  of  Edward  STETSON,  Hannah 

Oct.  nth     Widow  Sarah  BARSTOW  &  Widow  Ruth  EELLES 
Nov.  29     Elizabeth  SYLTESTER 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


8l 


Deer  13     Snow  CURTIS  &  wife 
No.  5 

1802.  Sept.  5     Wife  of  Capn  Tim'y  ROSE,  Lydia,  also  Bathseba 
widow  of  Michael  SYLVESTER 

2 

1803.  Oct.  2d-    Melzar  HATCH  &  wife 
No.  2 

1804.  June  3d     Admitted  Ruth  GROCE 

ADMISSIONS 

by  me  Calvin  Chaddock 

TO     COMMUNION 

1806.  July  23     Militiah  CHADDOCK,  consort  of  the  Pastor 
Nov.  9     Jane  DWELLY  wife  of  Lem'l  Dwelly 

1807.  May  10     *Joseph  CHADDOCK 

August  2     *Wi!liam  WHITTING  &  Betty  his  wife 
18O9.     Jany  29     *Constant  CLAPP 

Molly  MANN  wife  of  Capn.  Joshua  Mann 
Augt  6     *Lydia  BARSTOW 
Rachel  WHITTING,  Olive  WHITTING 
*Lydia  CHAMBERLAIN,  Lydia  JOSSELYN 
Oct.  i     Thankful  WHITTING  the  wife  of  James  Whit'g 
Sarah  EELLS  the  wife  of  Joseph  Eells 
Mary  BASS 
James  WHITTING 
Benjamin  TOLMAN  of  Marshfield 
1814.      Apl  3     *Israel  PERRY 

Apl  10     Elisha  BASS 

Mary  THOMAS,  Pembroke.     Recommended  to  the  church  in  Brook, 
Maine,  1826. 

1816.  June  2     Frances  DWELLY 
Betsy  MONROE 

Capt.  William  TORREY  &  wife* 
Julitte  SYLVESTER 

1817.  June  i     Mrs.  Ruth  the  wife  of  Isaac  WILDER  was  received 
from  the  ist  Chh.  in  Weymouth. 

1818.  June  i     Nathl  JACOB  received  from  the  2d  Chh.  in  Scituate. 


82  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1819.  October  3     Michael  TOLLMAN,  by  profession 

Rusha  wife  of   Sam'l  EELLS  by  letter  from  the  church  in 
Scituate 
Rebecca  TOLLMAN,  by  profession 

1820.  September  3     Priscil'a   wife  of  Joshua  STETSON,  by  profes- 

sion 

November  5     Mrs.  Nabby  BARKER,  by  virtue  of  a  letter  from  the  2d 
Chh.  in  Scituate  October  5 

Oct.  or  Nov.  5     Ruth   &  Lydia,   daughters  of  Turner  STETSON,  by 
profession 

1821.  August  5     Nancy  wife  of  George  GUSHING  of  Scituate,  by  a 
recommendation  from  the  church  in  Park  st.  Boston 

1822.  April  6     Lydia,  wife  of  Nathl  PRATT,  by  profession 
Miss  Molly  BARSTOW,  by  profession 

1824.  January  27     Levi  NASH  agreeably  to  a  letter  of  dismissmal 
and  recommendation  from  the  Second  Church  in  Weymouth 

April  1 8     Lucinda  EELLS 

1825.  May  20     William  CHURCH,  by  profession 
May  20     Elizabeth  wife  of  Nathan  DWELLY 

Mary  LITTLE,  by  profession  &  was  baptized  )  , 

.-.1-       i       i     T.  .1        'r  daughters  of  W.  Torrey 

Elizabeth  ToRREY,by  profession  &  was  baptized     ) 

Bathsua  DAWS,  by  profession  &  was  baptized 

Betsey  DWELLY,  by  profession 

Sybil  HITCHCOCK,  by  profession 

Anne  DWELLY,  by  profession 

Lydia  MUNROE,  by  profession 

Michael  BATES,  by  profession 

Abigail  ROGERS  wife  of  Ruben  Rogers,  by  profession  &  was  baptized 

Mary  Robins  BATES,  by  profession  &  was  baptized 

December  4     Grace  FOSTER,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 

Hannah  Briggs  WILDER,  by  profession 

Lydia  Farrow  PROUTY,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 

Thankfull  WHITING,  by  profession 

Rebbeca  WHITING,  by  profession 

Bradbury  Eells  STETSON,  by  profession 

1826.  June  4     Widow  Mary  BATES,  by  profession 
Isaac  COOK,  by  profession  and  baptized 

Bethiah  COOK,  by  profession  and  baptized 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  83 

Rufus  BATES,  by  profession  and  baptized 
Huldah  BATES,  by  profession 
Anjelina  JOSELYN,  by  profession 
October  29     Abigail  NEAL,  by  profession 
Roxana  NYE,  by  profession 
December  7     Eliza  WHITING,  by  letter 

1827.  August  3     Bathsheba  SMITH,  by  letter 
August  5     Cela  JUDD,  by  profession 

Grace  F.  SMITH,  by  profession 
Elizabeth  EELLS,  by  profession 
Mary  E.  STETSON,  by  profession 
Caroline  STETSON,  by  profession 

1828.  April  6     Christiana  CLARK,  by  profession 
Mercy  WEIGHT,  by  profession 

October  3     wife  of  William  COPELAND,  by  profession 

wife  of  Samuel  STETSON,  by  profession 

wife  of  William  CHURCH,  by  profession 

Eliza  STUDLEY,  by  profession 

Matthy  PERRY,  by  profession 

December  14     Albert  STETSON,  by  profession 

1829.  August  9     Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN  &  his  wife,  by  profession 
Michel  BASS,  by  profession 

1830.  August  i     Ebenr  THAYER,  by  profession 

October  17     wife  of  Michal  SYLVESTER,  by  profession 
Mrs.  Jane  MERIAM,  by  profession 

1831.  August  7     John  C.  WILDER,  by  profession 
December  18     Sarah  B.  TOLMAN,  by  profession 

1833.  October  oo     At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  Church  voted  that 
the  Pastor  (Revd  Abel  G.  DUNCAN)  and  his  wife  be  received 

into  the  Church 

Joshua  PERRY  and  Mary  T.  his  wife,  by  letter 

1834.  August  oo     Melvin  STODDARD,  by  profession  and  was  bap- 
tized 

1836.      June  5     Isaac  M.  WILDER,  by  profession 

Sarah  B.  EELLS,  by  profession 
Ruth  BATES,  by  profession 
Almira  ESTES,  by  profession 
Abby  W.  DWELLY,  by  profession 


84  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Ann  S.  DWELLY,  by  profession 

Abigail  Jane  ROGERS,  by  profession 

Ruth  B.  STOCKBRIDGE,  by  profession 

August  7     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  STETSON,  by  profession 

October  2     Lucinda  COPELAND,  by  profession  and  baptized 

Almira  BATES,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 

1837       October  i     Joseph  EELLS,  by  profession 

Betsey  BARSTOW,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 
184O.      July  5     Mrs.  Lydia  S.  BARSTOW  wife  of  Dan'l  Barstow,  Jr., 

by  profession 
1843.      January  i     Samuel  S.  CHURCH  and  Sarah  E.  his  wife,  by 

profession 

Lucy  D.  ROSE,  by  profession 
Ebenr  Barker  ROWLAND,  by  profession 
March  7     John  SYLVESTER  and  Lucy  J.  his  wife,  by  profession 

1849.  January  7     Mrs.  Saba  D.  BARSTOW,  by  profession  and  was 
baptized 

Mrs.  Lucy  J.  REED,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 
Widow  Sarah  W.  TOLMAN,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 

1850.  January  3     Mrs.  Sophia  A.  HOLMES,    by   letter   from   the 
church  in  Woburn 

1852.  March  5     Benjamin    S.  WATERMAN,    by   letter   from    First 
Trinitarian  Cong'l  Church  in  Scituate 

Elizabeth  T.  HOUSE,  by  letter  from  First  Cong'l  Church  in  Marshfield 

November  7     Lucy,  widow  of  Elijah  SYLVESTER,  by  profession 

Abby  Eells,  wife  of  Capt.  Thomas  BARSTOW,  by  profession 

Sarah  Jane  SYLVESTER,  by  profession 

Lydia  Lane  STOCKBRIDGE,  by  profession 

Wm.  Paley  DUNCAN,  by  profession 

Lucia  Ann  DUNCAN,  by  profession 

1853.  January  2     Robert  SYLVESTER.  2nd    &   Martha  Almira   his 
wife,  by  profession 

Mary  wife  of  Thomas  O    BATES,  Jr.,  by  profession 

William  T.  LAPHAM,  by  profession 

Huldah  Frances  SAMPSON,  by  profession 

Julia  Ann  PERRY,  by  profession 

March  13     Samuel  TOLMAN,  Jr.,  by  profession;  a  dissenter  from  the 

Episcopal  Church  in  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  85 

Dea   George  W.  EELLS,  by  letter  from  the  Chh.  in  Westerly,  R.I. 

March  25     Dr.  A.  C.  GARRATT  &  Elizabeth  his  wife,  by  letter  from 

the  First  Cong'l  Chh.  in  Abington 

April  29     Mary  Thomas,  wife  of  James  T.  TOLMAN,  by  letter  from 

the  First  Trin.  Cong'l  Chh.  in  Scituate 

James  TURNER,  by  profession;  a  dissenter  from  the  Episcopal  Chh. 

Priscilla    Clark,  wife  of   George  W.  EELLS,  by  profession;  dissenter 

from  the  Episcopal  Chh. 

May  i     James  Turner  TOLMAN,  by  profession 

Laura  Jane  DUNCAN,  by  profession 

Charles  Francis  BOWMAN,  by  profession 

Edwin  TAYLOR,  by  profession 

1854.      January  8     Daniel  E.  DAMON,  by  profession 

Lemuel  FREEMAN  &  Diana  his  wife,  by  profession 

1856.  September  7     Mrs.  Meletiah  C.,  wife  of  Philip  CHAMBERLIN, 
by  profession 

Fanny,  wife  of  J.  GARY,  by  profession 

1857.  November  i     Mrs.  Ruth  J.,  wife   of   Reuben    STETSON,  by 
profession 

Miss  Priscilla  JOSSELYN,  by  profession 
Henry  M.  STETSON,  by  profession 

1858.  March  31     Mrs.  Jane  CHURCH,  from  the  Baptist  Church 
May  i     Mrs   Juletta  S.  STETSON,  by  profession 

Miss  Alice  STETSON,  by  profession 

I860.      September  16     Lucy,  wife  of  Robert  HERSET,  by  profession 

Maria,  wife  of  Charles  DYER,  by  profession 
Miss  Eliza  ROSE,  by  profession 
George  CHAMBERLIN,  by  profession 
Francis  CHAMBERLIN,  by  profession 
Edward  P.  STETSON,  by  profession 
November  18     Widow  Ruth  JOSSELYN,  by  profession 
Mahala,  wife  of  Frank  CORBIN,  by  profession 
1863.      June  20     The  Pastor,  Rev.  Joseph  FREEMAN  &  Sarah  H. 

his  wife,  by  letter  from  the  Church  in  Stockton,  Maine 
July  5     Willis  H.  FREEMAN  (son  of  Pastor)  by  profession 
Mary  T.  STETSON,  by  profession 
Alice  Jane  HATCH,  by  profession  and  was  baptized 
Hannah  P.  STETSON,  by  profession 


86 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


1864.     January  3,     Lucy  W.,  wife  of  Joseph  B.  SYLVESTER,  by  pro- 
fession 

January  13     Widow   Elizabeth   T.  W.  HOUSE,    by   letter   from    the 
church  in  Marshfield. 


FIRST   MEETING-HOUSE  OF  THE   FIRST  CONGREGATIONALIST  CHURCH   AT   HANOVER. 
ERECTED    1728,    ON    THE    PRESENT    SITE. 


CHAPTER  IV. 


MARRIAGES    PERFORMED    BY   THE   PASTORS   OF 
THE  FIRST  CONGREGATIONAL  CHURCH  1728-1827. 


MARRIAGES 

BY 

BENJAMIN    BASS,    PASTOR    OF    THE    CHURCH 
IN    HANOVER. 


1728-29.     January  16     David  BRYANT,  Junr  of  Scituate  and  Han- 
nah TURNER  of  Hanover 

February  20    Richard  HILL  and  Jemimah  RAMSDELL  both  of  Hanover 
May  15     Benjamin  BARSTOW  and  Sarah  BORDEN  both  of  Hanover 
July  7     Jonathan  PETER  and  Margaret  FRANK  both  of  Hanover 
October  9     Ezekiel  PALMER  and  Martha  PRATT  both  of  Hanover 
173O.     April  23     Joseph   RAMSDALE   and   Mary    HOMER   both    of 

Hanover 

June  15     Clement  BATES  and  Agatha  MERITT  both  of  Hanover 
September  24     Matthew  STETSON  of  Hanover  and  Hannah  LINCOLN 
of  Scituate 
173O-31.     February  18     Meletiah  DILINGHAM  and  Phoebe  HATCH 

both  of  Hanover 

Aptii  22     John  LOVE  of  Pembroke  &  Susanna  GUILFORD  of  Hanover 
May  12     Eliab  TURNKR  &  Martha  BARSTOW  both  of  Hanover 
June  4     Isaac  BURDEN  and  Deborah  TOBEY  both  of  Hanover 


88  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

August  4  Richard  BUKER  &  Sarah  PALMER  both  of  Hanover  tuicf."* 
September  21  Isaac  LAMBERT  &  Deborah  PALMER  both  of  Hanover 
November  26  Samuel  BARSTOW  &  Margaret  STOCKBRIDGE  both  of 
Hanover 

1 731-32,     February  7     Amos  SYLVESTER,  Junr  of  Han'over  &  Pa- 
tience PALMER  of  Scituate 

August  8     Jacob  WILKE  of  Tiverton  &  Isabel  BUKER  of  Hanover 
November  9     Thomas  HATCH  of  Scituate  &  the  widow  Mary  HATCH 
of  Hanover 

December  14  Joseph  HOUSE  and  Abigail  STUDLEY  both  of  Hanover 
December  25  Samuel  HOUSE  &  Deborah  BARSTOW  both  of  Hanover 
1732-33.  August  9  James  MACCARTY  &  Elizabeth  SMITH  both  of 

Hanover 

October  30  Ezekiel  LEED  (or  Lad)  and  Sarah  BARSTOW  both  of 
Hanover 

October  3 1  Isaac  COLLEMORE  of  Scituate  &  Thankful  CURTIS  of 
Hanover 

November  16     Isaac  KEEN  of  Pembroke  and  Lydia  JONES  of  Hanover 
November  20     Daniel  ROGERS  and  Ruth  PARKER  both  of  Hanover 
November  29     Elisha  CURTIS  &  Martha  DAMON  both  of  Scituate 
1733-34.     February  6     Samuel  WHITEN  of  Hingham  &  Mary  WING 

of  Hanover 

April  8     Uriah  LAMBERT  and  Ruth  BRYANT  both  of  Hanover 
June  10     Joseph  RICCARDS  of   Pembroke   &  Lydia  DILLINGHAM  of 
Hanover 

July  12     Joseph  SHELDON  of  Westfield  &  Sarah  TOREY  of  Hanover 
August  15     Stephen  TOREY  and  Rachel  BATES  both  of  Hanover 
December  19     Joseph  HARRIS  of  Bridgewater  &  Hannah  TORREY  of 
Hanover 
1 734-35.     January  3 1     Meletiah  DILINGHAM  and  Meriah  GILFORD 

both  of  Hanover 

March  6     Joshua  STUDLEY  of  Hanover  &  Lydia  PRATT  of  Pembroke 
April  3     Hannibal  and  Bilhah  ;  Mr.  Job  OTIS'S  negroes 
May  14     Thomas  BRYANT,  esqr.  of  Scituate  &  Mrs.  Mary  BARSTOW 
of  Hanover 

May  22     Theophilus  WITHERELL  of  Hanover  &  Sarah   RICCARDS  of 
Pembroke 
June  10     Tony  SAMP;-ON  &  Esther  PETER  of  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  89 

October  31      Amos  BAT&S  and  Jemimah  CASWELL  both  of  Hanover 
1736.      April  rg     Samuel  WITHERELL  &  Rebecca  FERRIS  both  of 

Hanover 

April  22     Stephen  WEBSTER  of  Pembrook  &  Bathsheba  BRYANT  of 
Hanover 
173O-37.     February  24     Paul  WHITE  of    Marshfield   &    Elizabeth 

CURTIS  of  Hanover 

July  27     Benjamin  SYLVESTER  &  Abigail  BUCK  both  of  Hanover 
1737-38.     February  13     Nathanael  STETSON  and  Rebecca  BRISCO 

both  of  Hanover 

March  9     Peleg  STETSON  and  Mercy  RAMSDALK 
April  20     John  BRAY  and  Anna  KEEN  both  of  Hanover 
June  19     James  TOREY,  Junior  &  Mary  TOBEY  both  of  Hanover 
August  23     Jeremiah  ROGERS  and  Deborah  BAILY  both  of  Hanover 
September  7     James  HOUSE  &  Margaret  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
October  5     William  GUILFORD,  Junr  &  Jane  KEEN  both  of  Hanover 
November  6     John  CURTIS,  Junr  &  Mary  BRYANT  both  of  Hanover 
November  22     Benjamin  BARSTOW,  Junior  of  Hanover  &  Ruth  WINS- 
LOW  of  Scituate 

November  22     Daniel  CONNER  and  Elizabeth  TAYLOR  both  of  Han- 
over 

November  23     William  CURTIS  and  Martha  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
1738-39.     January  25     Timothy  MACOMBER  of  Dartmouth  &  Eliz- 
abeth ROGERS   of  Hanover 

February  22     Dennis  CARRIE  and  Rachel  TORREY  both  of  Hanover 
April  2     Othniel  PRATT  of  Hanover  &  Mary  PRIOR  of  Duxborough 
May  24     James  CLARK  and  Margaret  BUCK  both  of  Hanover 
September  20     Jesse  CURTISS  and  Sarah  MAN  both  of  Hanover 
1 739-4O.     January  9     John   HOUSE  and  Rebecca  BUKER  both   of 

Hanover 

January  9     John   WOODWORTH,  Junior    &    Margaret  FORD  both  of 
Hanover 

February  25     Edward  CONOWAY  of  Pembroke  and  Elizabeth  CANE  of 
Hanover 

May  15     Nathanael  ROBBINS  and  Hannah  WITHEREL  both  of  Hanover 
June  3     William  WOOD  of  Dartmouth  &  Deborah  ROGERS  of  Hanorer 
October  13     Abner  TURNER  and  Mary  MUNROE  both  of  Hanover 
October  27     Isaac  GROSS  and  Ruth  SYLTESTER  both  of  Hanover 


9O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

November  12  Michael  SYLVESTER  &  Mary  BARDEN  both  of  Hanover 
December  18  Samuel  HESSORD  &  Mary  WITHEREL  both  of  Hanover 
174O-41.  March 9  Benjamin  CURTISS  the  3rd  and  Naomi  BAILY 

both  of  Hanover 

May  7     James  ROGERS  and  Rachel  BAILY  both  of  Hanover 
August  20     Thomas  CURTISS  and  Sarah  UTTER  both  of  Hanover 
August  27     Ebenezer  EAMES  of  Marshfield  &  Margaret  BARSTOW  of 
Hanover 

December  14  Boston  and  Margaret  negroes  of  Elijah  GUSHING,  esqr 
both  of  Hanover 

December  25     Dick,  Jonas   BAILY'S  negro  and  Dassin   (or  Desire) 
Caleb  BARKER'S  negro  both  of  Hanover 
1741-42.     February  4     Joshua  PRATT  and  Honour   TORY  both  of 

Hanover 

May  10     Thomas  TORY  and  Elizabeth  TORY  both  of  Hanover 
June  7     Timothy  BAILY  and  Hannah  CURTISS  both  of  Hanover 
July  20     Jabez  JOSSELYN  and  Mary  LINDSEY  both  of  Hanover 
1742-43.     January  26     Nathanael    SYLVESTER  and  Sage    BARDEN 

both  of  Hanover 

February  10     Edmund  SPEAR  &  Molly  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
1743-44.     January  19     Adam  PROUTY  and  Grace  RAMSDALE  both 

of  Hanover 

March  29     Joshua  RIPLEY  and  Alice  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
April  28     Eleazer    DONHAM  of  Plymouth  &    Elizabeth  CONNER   of 
Hanover 
December  6     Jesse  TORREY  and  Mary  BUKER  both  of  Hanover 

1746.  May  13    Daniel  COTHERELL  of  Bridgewater  &  Hannah  ROSE 
of  Hanover 

December  24  John  BARNES,  Junior  of  Hingham  and  Margaret  CUR- 
TISS of  Hanover 

1747.  July  8     Joshua  STETSON  of  Scituate  and  Lillis  STETSON  of 
Hanover 

November  13  William  CURTISS,  Junior  and  Martha  MANN  both  of 
Hanover 

1747-48.     February  24     Henchman  SYLVESTER  and  Sarah  STOCK- 
BRIDGE  both  of  Hanover 

December  22  Jeremiah  HALL  and  Elizabeth  BAILY,  Junr  both  of 
Hsnover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  Ql 

1748-49.     February  2     Ebenezer  CURTISS  and  Elizabeth  RANDALL 

both  of  Hanover 

March  9     Windsor  JONAS,  negro  and  Mercy  NEIL,    Indian  both  of 
Hanover 

October  26     John  GOULD  of  Bridgewater  &  Rachel  CURTISS  of  Han- 
over 

November  23     Benjamin  MAN,  Junior  &  Abigail  GILL  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

December  5     Oliver  WINSLOW  of  Scituate  &  Bethiah  PRIOR  of  Han- 
over 

December  7     Joshua  WHITEN  of  Hingham  &  Silence  FORREST  of 
Hanover 
1749-5O.     February  19     Joshua  BRYANT  of   Scituate  &  Elizabeth 

PERRY  of  Hanover 

May  19     Joseph  SOPER  of  Scituate  &  Ruth  CURTISS  of  Hanover 
July  5     Thomas  HUBBARD  of  Abington  &  Jane  BAiLvof  Hanover 
November  i     Caleb  SYLVESTER  and  Desire  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
175O-51.     February  8     Jack  &  Bilhah,  two  negroes  both  of  Hanover  : 

being  Mr.  Job  TILDEN'S  servants 

December  25     William  GOLD,  Junior  of  Bridgewater  &  Mary  CURTISS, 
Junior  of  Hanover 

1752.      January  16     Lemuel  CURTISS  &  Ruth  MAN  both  of  Hanover 
January  30     Edmund  SYLVESTER  &  Elizabeth  BASS  both  of 
Hanover 


At  this  interval  the  records  of  thirteen  marriages  seem  to  be 
missing. 


1754.  February    12     John    ROBINSON    of    Plymouth    &    Elizabeth 
STUDLEY  of  Hanover 

December  26     Seth  HARDIN  of   Pembroke    &    Susanna  TAYLOR  of 
Hanover 

1755.  February  13     Joseph  HOUSE  and  Sage  RANDALL  both    of 
Hanover 

February  26     Daniel  TOUR(?)  of  Hingham  &  Persis  CURTISS  of  Han- 
over 


92  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

February  27     Thomas  PINCHIN,  Junior  of  Scituate  &  Anna  TAYLOR 

of  Hanover 

March  n     John  RUGGLES,  Junior  Scituate  &  Susanna  BARSTOW  of 

Hanover 

March   31     Elijah  WATERS  of  Hingham  &  Mehetabel  CURTISS    of 

Hanover 

November  25     Joseph  RAMSDALE  &  Mercy  PRIOR  both  of  Hanover 

December  25     Isaac  PROUTY  of  Scituate  &  Priscilla  RAMSDALE   of 

Hanover 

1756.      February  14     Nathanael  HARDING,  Junior  of  Pembroke  & 

Rebecca  TAYLOR  of  Hanover 

February  26     Thomas  CURTISS  and  Ruth  ROSE  both  of  Hanover 
May  6     Jacob  WRITTEN  of  Scituate  and  Ann  GIBS  of  Hanover 


MARRIAGES 

BY 
THE    REVD    SAMUEL    BALDWIN. 


1  757.     Jany  I9     Amos  SYLVESTER  &  Desire  ROSE  both  of  Hanover 

Jany  27     Samuel    BARSTOW  and    Huldah    HOUSE   both    of 
Hanover 

Decem.  21     Seth  BATES  and  Ann  NEAL  both  of  Hanover 
1758.      Feby  23     James  BARSTOW  of  Pembroke  and  Rhoda  HOUSE 

of  Hanover 

Sept.  14     Lawrence  EKINGS  and  Sylvester  HOWLAND  both  of  Han- 
over 
1 75i).     Feby  15       Michael  JACKSON  of   Abbington    and   Thankful 

STUDLEY  of  Hanover 

April  5     George  BENNIT  of  Abbington  and  Hannah  North  EELLES  of 
Hanover 

Novr.  22     William  NORTON  of  Abbington  and  Sarah  SYLVESTER  of 
Hanover 

Nov.  29     Thomas  HILL  of  Pembroke  &  Mary  WARDELL  of  Hanover 
17(>O.     Jany  15     Elisha  CURTIS  of  Scituate  and  Betty  STUDLEY   of 

Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  93 

Jany  17     Michael  SYLVESTER  and  Ruth  TURNER  both  of  Hanover 
Jany  23     Lieut.  Elisha  HOUSE  and  Orphan  PETERSON  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

May  25     Newport   and    Kate  two  negro  slaves  belonging  to   Nathl 
SYLVESTER,  both  of  Hanover 

June  5  Robert  GARDNER,  Jur  of  Hingham  &  Sarah  MAN  of  Hanover 
August  3     Joshua  BAKER  of  Rochester  &  Lydia  CLARK  of  Hanover 
Nov.  27     David  CUDWORTH  of  Scituate  &  Rebecca  STETSON  of  Han- 
over 

1761.  Jany  3     Joseph  BATES  and  Widow  Elizabeth  CURTIS  both 
of  Hanover 

May  25     Joseph  HOUSE  and  Widow  Hannah  RANDALL  both  of  Han- 
over 

Sepr  7     Nathl  TURNER  of  Pembroke  &  Lucinda  TURNER  of  Hanover 
Nov.  12     Thos.  ROSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda  ROGERS  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  3     Abner  SYLVESTER  &  Susanna  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
John  STETSON  &  Thankful  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
Stevens  HATCH  and  Ruth  PRIOR  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  17     John  WITHERELL  and  Content  CONN EWAY both  of  Han- 
over 

Joshua  CURTIS  and  Abigail  HOUSE  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  24     Joshua  DWELLY  &  Avis  RAMSDALE  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  31     Theophilus  WITHERELL  and  Freelove  STETSON  both  of 
Hanover 

1762.  Jany  14     Gideon  STUDLEY  and  Rosamond  CHURCH  both  of 
Hanover 

Jany  2 1     Zechariah  CURTIS  of  Scituate  &  Lydia  PALMER  of  Hanover 

Feby  1 1     Seth  BAYLEY  and  Lydia  BARSTOW  both  of  Hanover 

March  30     Daniel  ALDEN  of  Stafford,  in  the  Colony  of  Connecticut, 

esqr  and  Rebecca  CURTIS  of  Hanover 

April  8     Amos  BERRY  and  Sarah  PETERS  both  of  Hanover 

June  6     Job  YOUNG  and  Betty  STOCK.BRIDGE  both  of  Hanover 

Decem.  30     Jonathan  PRATT  and  Lucy  CHURCH  both  of  Hanover 

1763.  August  n      Mark  .ROGERS  and  Mary  BRAY  b:>th  of  Hanover 
Novem.    24      Seth    LATHAM    of   Bridgewater   and    Rachel 

HOUSE  of  Hanover 

1764.  Jan>'  J9     Leonard  HILL  of  Pembroke  &  Jerusha  BATES  of 
Hanover 


94  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Feby  16  Daniel  CROCKER  of  Pembroke  &  Abigail  STUDLEY  of  Han- 
over 

N.B.     August  2,  1764.     A  list  of  the  above  marriages  have  been 
exhibited  to  the  Town  Clerk. 

Nov.  29  Seth  WITHERELL  and  Hannah  CLARK,  Jr.  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  20  James  STILL,  Indian  man,  &  Sarah  TOTO,  Indian  vom.m 
both  residents  in  Hanover 

1765.  January  3     David    RIPLEY  and    Priscilla    DUNBAR  both  of 
Hanover 

January  10  Joseph  STUDLEY  &  Rebecca  STETSON,  Jr.  both  of  Han- 
over 

March  28     John  CURTIS,  Jr   and  Anna  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
April  7     Hezekiah  BUNKER  of  Sherborn  in  Nantucket  and  Margaret 
FITZ-GERALD  of  Hanover 

April  n     Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  Lucy  STUDLEY  both  of  Hanover 
April  30     Benj   STETSON  and  Bradbury  EELLES 
July  iS     Job  SYLVESTER  and  Margaret  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
Sept.  5     Timothy  CHURCH  and  Elizabeth  ROSE  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  ii     Othniel  PRATT  and  Deborah  HATCH  both  of  Hanover 

1766.  Jany  '9     Joseph  NICKERSON  and  Lurana  NEEL  both  resi- 
dent in  Hanover 

Jany  23     Timo.  ROSE  and  Lydia  SOPER  both  of  Hanover 
Thos.  COLLEMORE  of  Scituate  &  Elizabeth  TURNER  of  Hanover 
March  13     John  CHAPMAN,  Jr.  of    Pembroke  and  Ruth  TORREY  of 
Hanover 

May  i  Solomon  BRYANT  of  Plympton  &  Elizabeth  CURTIS  of  Han- 
over 

July  3     Abner  CURTIS  of  Hanover  and  Sarah  FORD  of  Scituate 
July  27     Jesse  CURTIS  of  Hanover  andHannah  PETERSON  of  Scituate 
Octo.  1 6     Lemuel  BATES  and  Mercy  WITHERELL  both  of  Hanover 
Deer  14     Samuel  STETSON  and  Alice  ROGERS  both  of  Hanover 

1767.  January  i     Joseph  RAMSDELL  the  second  and  Mercy  BATES 
both  of  Hanover 

January  29     Daniel  PARKMAN  of  Abbington  &  Hannah   HOUSE   of 

Hanover 

January  29     Thomas  BATES  and  Hannah  TORREY  both  of  Hanover 

April  2    Samuel  HARDEN  of  Pembroke  and  Mary  ROGERS  of  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  95 

1768.  Jany  18     Elijah  GUSHING  of  Pembroke  and  Mary  TURNER 
of  Hanover 

Mar.  17     Ebenezer  EDY  of  Pembroke  and  Deborah  PALMER  of  Han- 
over 

April  3     Atherton  WALES  and  Ruth  TURNER,  Jr.  both  of  Hanover 
April  21     Benjamin  CLARK  and  Tabithu  CHUBBUCK  both  of  Hanover 

N.B.     July  4,  1768     A  list  of  the  above  marriages  were  exhibited 
to  the  Town  Clerk. 

July  28     Seth  BAYLEY  and  Alice  NEAL  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  27     Samuel  HAYFORD  and  Diadama  BISHOP  both  of  Hanover 
Decemr  8     Cornelius  TURNER  and  Michal  SYLVESTER  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

1769.  Jany  12     Thomas    HATCH  and    Susanna    CURTIS   both   of 
Hanover 

Jany  26     Joseph  NICHOLSON  and  Desire  PETER,  Indians,  resident  in 

Hanover 

March  2     Josiah  MAN,  Jr.  of  Scituate  and  Sage  CLARK  of  Hanover 

May  4     Samuel  BKIMHALL  of  Abbington  and  Hannah  RAMSDELL 

May  ii     Thomas  WILLIT  of  Boston  and  Anna  LAMBERT  of  Hanover 

Octo.  12     Levi  CORTHELL   of   Abbington  and   Deborah  CURTIS  of 

Hanover 

Octo.  19     Elisha   FOSTER,  Jr.  of  Scituate    and   Grace  BARSTOW   of 

Hanover 

1770.  Feby.  8     James  ORR  and  Susanna  TILDEN  both  of  Hanover 
Mar.  22     Nicholas   BOWKER  and   Tamzin  WOODS   both    of 

Hanover 

June  6     Thomas  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Abigail  STUDLEY  both  of  Hanover 

1771.  Jany  3 1     Bosworth  COLLIER  of  Hull  and  Anna  HOUSE  of 
Hanover 

Feby  1 1     Jonathan  BATES  of  Rochester  and  Ruth  STETSON  of  Han- 
over 

June  30     Asa  TURNER  and  Abigail  MAN  both  of  Hanover 
July  4     Daniel  BARSTOW  and  Betty  TILDEN  both  of  Hanover 
Sftpr  5     David  TORREY  and  Susanna  ROGERS  both  of  Hanover 
Sepr  5     Gamabiel  BATES  of  Hanover  and  Mary  CARVER,  Jr.  of  Pem- 
broke 
Octo.   17     James  CURTIS  and  Zilpah  STETSON  both  ot  Hanover 


96  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Nov.  21     Lot  RAMSDALE  and  Rachel  TORBEY  both  of  Hanover 

1772.  Feby  16     John  BARNS,  Jr.  of  Hingham  and  Martha  CURTIS 
the  third  of  Hanover 

N.B.     March  23,  1772     A  list  of  the  above  marriages  were  <ochib 
ited  to  the  Town  Clerk. 

April  9     Elijah  STETSON  and  Susannah  CUKTIS  of  Hanover 
April  12     Benja  THOMAS  of  Marshfield  and  Betty  ROBBINS  of  Han- 
over 

June  18     Thomas  STETSON  and  Olive  MAN  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  30     Elisha  WITHERELL  of  Chesterfield  and  the  Widow  Re- 
becca STUDLEY  of  Hanover 

1773.  Feby  25     Stephen  MOTT  of  Scituate  and  Nabby  STAPLES  of 
Hanover 

Sepr.  12     Isaac  JOSSELYN  of  Pembroke  and  Lois  RAMSDALE  of  Han- 
over 

Decem.  23     Joseph  BATES,  Jr.  and  Tamzin  BOWKER  both  of  Han 
over 

1774.  Jany  13      Oliver    POOL    and    Sarah    RAMSDALE    both    of 
Hanover 

May    19      Charles   TOLMAN    of    Scituate   and    Mary    SYLVESTER   of 

Hanover 

Oct.  9     William  STOCKBRIDGE  and  Ruth  BAYLEY  both  of  Hanover 

Nov.  6     James  COLE,  Jr.  of  Scituate  and  Lucy  HOUSE  of  Hanover 

1775.  Jany  5     William  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Deborah  CURTIS  both  of 
Hanover 

March  16     James  TORREY  and  Lydia  CASWELL  both  of  Hanover 
July  6     Stephen  DAMAN  of  Scituate  and  Rebecca  CURTIS  of  Hanover 
Novr  8     Joseph  BICKNALL,  Jr.  of  Abbington  and  Nabby  TURNER  of 
Hanover 

Nov.  23     Elisha  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  of  Scituate  and  Abigail  PALMER  of 
Hanover 

Nov.  23     James  CLARK,  Jr.  of  Hanover  and  Deborah  CUDWORTH  of 
Pembroke 

1776-      Feby  12     Abel  CURTIS  and  Ruth  TURNER,  Jr.  both  of  Han- 
over 
April  4     Ebenezer  WING,  Jr.  and  Betty  OLDHAM  both  of  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  97 

April  28     John  OLDHAM  of  Pembroke  and  Lydia  SYLVESTER  of  Han- 
over 

June  13     Elijah   GILBERT   and   Widow    Hannah    RANDALL   both   of 
Hanover 

Octr  20     Adam  PERRY  of  Pembroke  and  Elizabeth  HOUSE  of  Hanover 
Decem.  2     Tilson  GOULD  Pembroke  and  Mary  HATCH  of  Hanover 

1777.  Jany  i     Marlbry  TURNER  and  Abigail  CURTIS  both  of  Han- 
over 

Jany  2     David  TORREY  of  Hanover  and  Miriam  MANSON  of  Scituate 
March  20     Robert  WHITE  and  Anna  HOUSE  both  of  Hanover 
May  i     Eelles  DAMON  of  Scituate  and  Huldah  CURTIS  of  Hanover 
July  20     Elisha  CURTIS  of  Scituate  and  Elizabeth  CHURCH  of  Hano- 
ver 

Aug.  29     Nathanael  HOUSE  and  Lillis  PALMER  both  of  Hanover 
Sepr  7     Amos  PERRY  of  Scituate  and  Sarah  JOSSELYN  of  Hanover 
Nov.  1 8     Joseph   WATERMAN,    Jr.  of    Hallifax    and    Lucy  Josselyn 
MUNRO  of  Hanover 

1778.  Jany  15     Joseph  TORREY  and  Mary  TORREY  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

March  12     Jacob  WHITE  of  Abington  and  Hannah  Witherell  EELLES 

of  Hanover 

April  30     Abner  HOUSE  and  Abigail    SYLVESTER  both  of  Hanover 

July  9     Doer  Gad  HITCHCOCK  or  Pembroke   and  Miss  Sage  BAILEY 

of  Hanover 

Sepr  6     William  GRAHAM  of  Spencer  and  Hannah  HATCH  of  Hanover 

Samuel  WRITTEN  and  Elizabeth  GARDNER  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  4     Richard  EUSTICE  and  Mercy  RAMSDALE  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  10     Isaac  TURNER,  Jr.  and  Mary  WHITTEN  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  24     Joseph  CURTIS  and  Lydia  OLDHAM  both  of  Hanover 

1779.  Jany  14     Solomon  SHAW,  Jr.  of  Abington  and  Betty  Deling- 
ham  of  Hanover 

June  17     Mr.    Adams  BAILEY,  Jr.  of   Bridgewater  and    Miss  Mary 
LITTLE  of  Hanover 

June  27     William   MORRILL    (or   Morrice)   of  Scituate   and   Rhoda 
HOUSE  of  Hanover 

July  15     Ephraim  PALMER  of  Scituate  and  Desire  OLDHAM  of  Hano- 
ver 
Sepr  1 6     Luther  ROBBINS  and  Anna  BARKER  both  of  Hanover 


98  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Decem.  23     David    STOCKBRIDGE,  Jr.    and    Ruth    GUSHING  both  of 

Hanover 

Decem.  26     Caleb  ROGERS,  Jr.  and  Widow  Hannah  BATES  both  of 

Hanover 

178O.      Feby  17     Ephraim  STETSON  and  Olive  RAMSDALE  both  of 

Hanover 
Feby  24     Samuel  GROSS  and  Betty  TORREY  both  of  Hanover 


A    LIST    OF    PERSONS      MARRIED 
BY    ME 

JOHN   MELLEN 
Pastor  of  the  Chh.  in  Hanover. 


1784.  Feby  19     Abel  WHITING  and  Priscilla  PEAKS  both  of  Han- 
over 

May  13     Ezra  BRIGGS,  Junr  and  Margaret  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
Octr  2  T     Capn  Luther  BAILEY  and  Sylvester  LITTLE  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  8     Benjamin  STETSON  and  Widow  Betty  YOUNG  both  of  Han- 
over 

Novr  25     Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN  of  *  *  *  *  &  Lucy  PRATT  of  Hano- 
ver 
Deer  30     Levi  BATES  and  Lydia  SYLVESTER  both  of  Hanover 

1785.  Jany2o     Caleb  ROWLAND  of  Plymouth  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 
of  Hanover 

March  13     George  STERLING  and  Ruth  BAILEY  both  of  Hanover 
March  31     Morgan  BREWSTER  and  Martha  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 
May  8     Homer  WHITING  and  Anna  STUDLY  both  of  Hanover 
Oct   4     Nath'l  HILL  of  Pembroke  and  Mary  RAMSDALE  of  Hanover 
Nov.  i     John  Reed  JOSELYN  and  Nabby  STUDLY  both  of  Hanover 
Deer  25     Clement  BATES,  Junr  &  Rebecca  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 

1786.  Feby  2     Saml  Baker  PERRY  of  Pembroke  &  Anna  BATES  of 
Hanover 

April  1 1     Jabez  BATES  and  Elizabeth  BARKER  both  of  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  99 

April  13     Asa  WHITING  and  Debbe  D WELLY  both  of  Hanover 
April  23     Caleb  WHITING  and  Suse  Gill  MAN  both  of  Hanover 
Aug.  31     Nath'l    BARSTOW   of  Scituate   and  Elizabeth   GUSHING   of 
Hanover 

1787.  Jany  25     Paul  WEBB  of  Scituate  and  Deborah  SYLVESTER  of 
Hanover 

March  12     Dr   Nath'l    PARKER   of    Salem    and    Mary   MELLEN    of 

Hanover 

May  17     Joseph  RAMSDALE  and  Elizabeth  ELLIS  both  of  Hanover 

Aug.  23     Capn.  Albert  SMITH  of  Pembroke  &  Anna  Lenthel  EELLES 

of  Hanover 

Novr  i     Robert  SALMON  and  Mary  BALDWIN  both  of  Hanover 

Novr  29     Joseph  Dawes  RAMSDALE  of  Hanover  and  Eunice  NASH, 

Scituate 

Novr  29     Oliver   BONNY   and   Cynthia   Sylvester  JOSSELYN  both   of 

Hanover 

Novr  29     Elisha  CURTIS,  Junr  of  Scituate  and  Hannah  CURTIS   of 

Hanover 

Sent  to  the  Town  Clerk. 

1788.  Jany  27     Shubael  MUNRO,  Jr.  and  Abigail  STETSON  both  of 
Hanover 

Feby  7     John    Burden   BARSTOW   of    Scituate  and  Betsy  EELLES  of 

Hanover 

May  8     Ezekiel  Turner  HATCH  and  Hannah  BAILY  both  of  Hanover 

Deer  7     Benjamin  DWELLY  of  Pembroke  and  Bradbury  STETSON  of 

Hanover 

1789.  March  i     Ezra  BRIGGS,   Jr.  of   Hanover  &  Lydia  SOUTH- 
WARD of  Duxbury 

April  2     Morris  Hobbs  CLARK  of  Hingham  and  Mary  GROSS  of  Han- 
over 

April  12     Asa  WHITING  and  Bette  WHITING  both  of  Hanover 
June  25     Revd  Ebenezer  DAWES,  Scituate  and  Betty  BAILY,  Han- 
over 

July  20     Nath'l  ELLIS  and  Mary  RAMSDEL  both  of  Hanover 
Nov.  26     William  WING  and  Huldah  Copeland  EELLES  both  of  Han- 
over 


IOO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1 79O.  Jany  7     Cap/z    Marlbry  TURNER   &    Deborah  STOCKBRIDE 
both  of  Hanover 

Mar.  28     Saml  HILL,  Junr  of  Pembroke  and  Hannah  WITHERELL  of 
Hanover 

Apl.  15     Jonathan  PRATT  and  Lydia  CHAMBERLAIN  both  of  Hanover 
April  15     Ezra  SEALS  of  Pembroke  and  Lucy  HATCH  of  Hanover 
July  12     Zattu  GUSHING  of  Abington  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY,  Hano- 
ver 

Nov.  25     Job  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  and  Lydia  PHILLIPS  both  of  Hanover 
Deer  13     Simeon  CURTIS,  Junr  and  Bathsheba  SYLVESTER,  both  of 
Hanover 

1791.  Feby  i     Job  YOUNG  of  Turner  and  Polly  CURTIS  of  Han- 
over 

Feby  3     Prince  WATERMAN  and  Lucinda  BATES  both  of  Hanover 

March  3     Saml  GROCE  and  Submit  GARDNER  both  of  Hanover 

March  27     Saml  BATES  and  Hannah  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 

Oct.  12     Luke  LONDON  of  Marshfield  and  Jane  COZENO  of  Hanover, 

negroes 

Nov.  6     Samuel  WHITCOMB  and  Lydia  RAMSDELL  both  of  Hanover 

Dec  6     Joseph  NEAL,  Cohasset  and  Sarah  MAN  of  Hanover 

1792.  Jany  5     Thomas  YOUNG,  Bridgewater  and  Bethiah  Cushing 
BALDWIN  of  Hanover 

Jany  15     Lieut.  Saml  BARSTOW  of  Pembroke  and  Sibil   HATCH   of 

Hanover 

Feby  9     John  JONES  of  Lunenbourg  and  Polly  TURNER  of  Hanover 

March  4     Richard  HILL  and  Sarah  SYLTESTER  both  of  Hanover 

April  29     Heman  HOLMES,  Kingston  and  Mercy  BASS  of  Hanover 

May  3     William    Austin  KENT   of   Concord,  New    Hampshire   and 

Charlotte  MELLEN  of  Hanover 

July  22     Joshua  JENKINS  of  Scituate  and  Kezia  MERRIT  of  Hanover 

Nov.  i     Thomas  BATES  and  Lucy  BATES  both  of  Hanover 

1793.  Feby  10     Curtis   BROOKS    and   Anna    SOUTHWARD   both   of 
Hanover 

March  3     Dea.  Benjamin  BASS  and  Mary  EELLES  both  of  Hanover 
June  13     Benjamin    BAILEY  of   Greenland    and   Lydia   SYMMODS  of 
Hanover 

Sepr  26     Arad  WOODWORTH   of  Western  &  Debby  STUDLY  of  Han- 
over 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IOI 

Nov  7.     Nath'l    STETSON  (the   third)  of   Hanover   and   Temperance 

CURTIS  of  Scituate 

Deer  19     Elijah  SYLVESTER  and  Mary  ROBBINS  both  of  Hanover 

1794.  Feby  6     Rufus   ADAMS   of   Kingston   and  Ruth  WALES  of 
Hanover 

March  13  Josiah  SMITH,  Jr.  of  Pembroke  &  Nabbe  EELLES  of 
Hanover 

April  3  Thomas  MACUMBER,  Jr.  of  Marshfield  and  Betsy  CURTIS,  Jr. 
of  Hanover 

June  i     Cyrus  LEAVIT  of  Turner  and  Sarah  PRAT  of  Hanover 
June  29     James  LINCOLN  of   Taunton  &  Lucinda  BAILEY  of   Han- 
over 

Oct.  21  Walter  ROGERS  of  Marshfield  and  Betty  BARSTOW  of  Han- 
over 

Nov.  1 6  Joseph  GUSHING  and  Kezia  CURTIS,  Junr  both  of  Hanover 
Dec.  4  Benjamin  BASS,  Junr  and  Lucinda  SYLVESTER  both  of  Han- 
over 

1795.  Jany  8     Joseph   KEEN,  Jr.,  Pembroke   and   Cloe  WING,  of 
Hanover 

Feby  i     Turner  STETSON  and  Lydia  ROSE,  Jr.  both  of  Hanover 
May  3     Thomas   WILLET,  Abbington  and  Eunice  Turner  STETSON, 
Hanover 

Sept.  29  John  THATCHER,  Barnstable  and  Mary  SYMMONDS  of  Hano- 
ver 

Nov.  3  Simeon  WASHBURN,  Kingston  and  Hannah  MORTON  of  Han- 
over 

1796.  April  14     Cooms    HOUSE  kand    Deborah    BROOKS   both   of 
Hanover 

April  28     Paul  BATES  &  Frelove  WITHEREL  both  of  Hanover 
June  9     Timothy  ROSE,  Jr.    of  Hanover  &  Mercy  JOSLYN  of  Pem- 
broke 

July  17     Levi  CASWELL  and  Allice  CLARK,  Jr.  of  Planover 
August  28     Isaac  TURNER  and  Rebecca  CURTIS,  Senr  both  of  Han- 
over 
Nov.  27     Timothy  CHURCH  and  Becca  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 

1797.  Feby  2     John  YOUNG  and  Ruth  EELLES,  Jr.  both  of  Han- 
over 

Feby  15     Elisha  BARKER,  Pembroke  and  Rebecca  CURTIS,  Hanover 


IO2  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

March  2     Ozias  WHITIKG  and  Rebecca  CURTIS  both  Hanover 

March  16     Joshua  DWELLE  and  Rachel  HATCH  both  of  Hanover 

June   8     ThomaB    WHITING,    Jr.    &    Hannah    MAN,    Jr.    both    of 

Hanover 

August  13     Josiah  TUBES,  Junr  of  Pembroke  and  Lucy  STETSON,  Jr 

of  Hanover 

Oct.  5     Isaac  JOSLYN,  Junr  and  Christiana  JOSLYN  both  of  Hanover 

Oct.  29     John    HATHAWAY    of    Camden    and    Deborah    GUSHING, 

Hanover 

Nov.  30     Samuel   JENKINS,  Junr  of   Scituate   to    Hannah    ROBBINS, 

Hanover 

1798       Jany   10     Jonathan    PRAT    and    Desire    PALMAR   both    of 

Hanover 

Feby  4     Robert  BARKER  and  Deborah  BAILY  both  of  Hanover 
May  8     Seth  GARDNER  of  Hingham  and  Susanna  Hatch,  Hanover 
Nov.  i     Benjamin  STETSON,  Jr.  ar.d  Betsey  EASTIS,  both  of  Hanover 

also  same  day 

John  CURTIS  ye  3rd  and  Sally  MAN  both  of  Hanover 

Nov.  8     Elijah  BARSTOW,  Scituate  and  Lucy  EELLES,  Hanover 

Deer  4     Seth  ROSE  and  Lucy  DWELLY  both  of  Hanover 

1799.  Jany  !     Edward    STETSON  and  Hannah  PERRY  both  Han- 
over 

Jany  29     Samuel  STETSON  and  Zilpah  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 

Feby  28     Ezekiel  TURNER  and  Lydia  STETSON  both  of  Hanover 

March   3      Lemuel    FREMAN   of  Scituate   and    Esther    SAMPSON   of 

Hanover 

Deer  15     Isaac  WITHINGTON   of   Dorchester   and    Mary  TURNER  of 

Hanover 

1800.  Feby  3     Joseph  RAMSDEL,  Junr  and  Ruth  STOCKBRIDGE,  3rd 
both  of  Hanover 

Feby  n     Benjamin  TOLLMAN,  Jr.  Marshfield  and  Rebecca  STUDLY, 

Hanover 

Feby  20     Thomas  WINSLOW  and  Ruth  GROCE  of  Hanover 

Feby  23     Jabez  STUDLY,  Jr.  and  Chloe  Man  CLARK  both  of  Hanover 

July  2     Zahary  DAMMON  and  Sarah  BROOKS,  both  Hanover 

Augt  3     David  TURNER  and  Mary  GROSS  of  Hanover 

Augt  3 1     Barker  RAMSDEL  and  Lucy  ELLIS  both  of  Hanover 

Nov.  27     Robert  EELLES  and  Huldah  BASS  both  of  Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IO3 

1801.  Mar.  24    Joseph  Dawes  RAMSDEL  and  Widow  Sally  SYLVES- 
TER both  of  Hanover 

April  23     John  ELLIS  and  Nabby  SYLVESTER  both  of  Hanover 
July  28     Almorin  JOSLYN  of  Hanover  &  Chloe  WHITTEN,  Pembroke 
Augt  1 2     Calvin  BATES  of  Hanover  and  Elizabeth  STETSON  of  Pem- 
broke 

Sept.  15     David  POOL  of  Abbington  and  Abigail  STUDLY  of  Hanover 
Oct.  4    Joseph  JACOB  and  Anna  DAMMON,  Jr.  both  of  Hanover 
Oct.  19     Thomas  STETSON,  Junr  of  Pembroke  and  Betsey  STUDLY,  Jr. 
of  Hanover 

Nov.  7     Dr.  David  BAYLY  and  Joanna  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
Nov.  26     John  WOODWORTH  and  Lois  JOSLYN  both  of  Hanover 
Nov.  29     Reuben  CURTIS  and  Abigail   BAILY  both  of  Hanover 
Decem  30     Cornelius  WHITE  and  Rebecca  BATES  both  of  Hanover 

Sent  to  ye  Clerk 

1802.  Jany  3     Melzar  HATCH  and  Sally  BARSTOW  both  of   Hano- 
ver 

Aug.  8     Isaac  WILDER  of  Hingham  and  Ruth  MANN  of  Hanover 

Oct.  10     Benjamin  Hely  CLARK  and  Mary  NEAL  both  of  Hanover 

Oct.  10     Barnabas    STETSON   of   Abington    and    Lucy  BARSTOW   of 

Hanover 

Nov.  25     Amos  BATES  and  Sybil  ROBBINS  both  of  Hanover 

also  same  day 

Joseph  EELLES  and  Sarah  BASS  both  of  Hanover 

1803.  Jany  16     Joseph  BROOKS,  Junr  and  Mary  TOWER  both  of 
Hanover 

Jany  30     James  STUDLY  and  Mary  Hobart,  Jr.  both  of  Hanover 
Feby  8     Levi  FISH  and  Hannah  BATES  both  of  Hanover 
Apl  2 1     Jesse  STODDARD,  Abington  and  Rachel   STUDLY,  Jr.  of  Han- 
over 

May  15     Richard  EASTIS  and  Saba  CURTIS  both  of  Hanover 
June  9     Stephen  BAILY,  Junr  and  Ruth  HATCH  both  of  Hanover 
June  26     Elijah  PACKARD  and  Priscilla  PERRY  both  of  Hanover 
Sepr  15     Miller  SMITH  of  Pembroke  and  Jane  Reed  STOCKBRIDGE  of 
Hanover 

Nov.  29     Nathaniel    PRAT   of     Halifax    and    Elizabeth    T.    GROCE 
Hanover 


IO4  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Deer  14     Asa  BATES  of  Weymouth  &  Hannah  RAMSDALE,  Hanover 
Taken  off  for  ye  Clerk  to  this  place. 

1804.  Feby  23     Joshua   YOUNG   of  Scituate   and   Mary   Lenthal 
EELLES  of  Hanover 

April  i     George  LONGLEY  and  Priscilla  CROCKER  both  of  Hanover 
May  6X   Joseph    ELLMS,  Junr,    Scituate  and    Elizabeth    ROBBINS   of 
Hanover 

June  3     William  E.  SMITH  and  Elizabeth  DAMMON  of  Hanover 
Octr  18     Roland  SYLVESTER  of  Durham  and  Ruth  BARSTOW  of  Han- 
over 
Oct.  20     Joshua   STETSON  and  Priscilla  DWELLY  both  of  Hanover 

1805.  Jany  7     Samuel   BAKER,   Junr   of   Marshfield   and    Eunice 
PERRY  of  Hanover 

March  3     Nathl  CDRTIS   of    Hanover   and    Mrs.  Nancy  STODDER  of 
Scituate 


MARRIAGES 
BY    ME 

C.  CHADDOCK. 


1806.  July  27     John  GARNER  of  Bridgewater  to  Betsey  TILDEN  of 
Hanover 

Aug.  17     William   SAMSON  of  Bridgewater  to  Sally  CLARK  of  Han- 
over 

Sep.  28     Thomas  BARSTOW,  Jr.  of  Scituate  and  Elie  THOMAS  of  Han- 
over 

1807.  Jany  **     Thomas  FARRON  of  Townsend  to  Orpha  CURTIS 
of  Hanover 

April  27     Dryden  JUDD,  resident  in  Hanover  to  Lide  BATES  of  Han- 
over 

May  17     Samuel    STETSON   and    Nabby    Stetson    MUNROE   both  of 
Hanover 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IO5 

May  21     James  BATES  of   Hanover  and  Hannah  WALKER  of  Pem- 
broke 

July  12     Thomas  Merit  BATES  and  Sylvia  WING  both  of  Hanover 
Nov.  26     George  VIAUGHAN  of  Middleborough  and  Mercy  ESTIS  of 
Hanover 

1808.  Oct.    6     Revd   Thomas    COCHRAN   of    Camden   and    Mary 
BARSTOW  of  Hanover 

1809.  Jany  i     Eleazer  JOSSELYN   and  Hannah   STUDLEY  both   of 
Hanover 

Feby  5     Jacob   C APRON   of    Attleborough   and  Deborah    BATES    of 
Hanover 

July  23     Alpha  TRIBOU  of  Bridgewater  and  Ruth  CLARK  of  Hanover 
Sept.  10     Simeon  GILBERT  of   Barre  and  Nancy  RAMSDELL  of  Han- 
over 

Oct.  5     Enos  BATES  and  Lydia  TILDEN,  Junr  both  of  Hanover 
Oct.  1 1     Thomas  Oldham  BATES  and  Rebekah  BATES,  Junr  both  of 
Hanover 
Decem.  1 7     Israel  PERRY  and  Relief  SOPER  both  of  Hanover 

Gideon  STUDLEY,  Jur  and  Sally  BUTLER  both  of  Hanover 
Decem.  31     Jesse  CURTIS,  Junr  and  Sarah  NASH  both  of  Hanover 

1810.  Jany  i     Ells  DAMMON  and  Elinor  BROOKS  both  of  Hanover 
Jany  1 1     Thomas  PERRY  and  Sarah  RAMSDELL  both  of  Han- 
over 

Aug.  **     John  LONDON  and  Susanah  PRINCE  {Blacks}  both  of  Han- 
over 

Octo.  2 1     John  TRIBOU  of  Bridgewater  to  Mary  TILDEN  of  Hanover 
Nov.  i     Ithamer  WHITTING  of  Abington  to  Abigail   MAN  of  Hano- 
ver 

1811.  March  7     Nath'l  STETSON  and  Joanna  PRATT  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

Aug.  25     David  TOWER  and  Patience  PALMER  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  12     John    Dunbar   GARDINER   of   Hingham    to    Susanna   Gill 
WHITTING  of  Hanover 

1812.  March  4     William  BATES  and  Betsey  BATES  both  of  Hano- 
ver 

April  26     Reuben  PETERSON,  Junr  of  Duxbury  and  Mary  WHITE  of 

Hanover 

Sept.  6     Joseph  DAMON  and  Lucy  TOWER  both  of  Hanover 


IO6  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1813.      Sept.  23     Paul  PERRY  and  Chloe  BAILEY  both  of  Hanover 
Novr  21     Elias  BARREL  of  Bridgewater  and  Deborah  TILDEN 

of  Hanover 

Decemr  16     Nathaniel  BISHOP  and  Abigail  BATES  both  of  Hanover 

Decem.  2 1     Ephraim  STETSON  of  Abington  and  Nabby  BARSTOW  of 

Hanover 

1814       Sept.  25     Ezra  PHILIPS  of  Pembroke  and  Luie  CHAMBERLAIN 
of  Hanover 

June  15     Piam  DAMON  and  Olive  WHITTING  both  of  Hanover 

1815.  August  20     John   DILLINGHAM  and   Hanfiah  Turner  WING 
both  of  Hanover 

Sept.  10     William  ESTES  of  Hanover  and  Bethiah  JOSELYN  of  Pem- 
broke 
Novr  26     John  ESTES  and  Eliza  Barker  ELLIS  both  of  Hanover 

1816.  Feby  14     Orin  JOSELYN  of  Pembroke  and  Mary  C.  MANN  of 
Hanover 

Mar.  18  Joshua  CURTIS  of  Abington  to  Nancy  STUDLEY  of  Hanover 
May  19  Samuel  G.  BOWMAN  of  Bath  and  Maria  STOCKBRIDGE  of 
Hanover 

May  22  Zadock  BEAL  of  Abington  to  Tryphena  WHITTING  of  Han- 
over 

June  1 6     Stephen  CURTIS  of  Scituate  and  Lucinda  BAILEY  of  Hanover 
Sept.  15     Isaac  COOK  and  Bethiah  Baker  PERRY  both  of  Hanover 
Sept.  29     Harris   M.    TOTMAN    of    Scituate   and   Sarah  S.  GROSE  of 
Hanover 

Oct.  2  David  WHITMAN,  Junr  of  Weymouth  and  Betsy  POOL  of  Han- 
over 

Oct.  27  Seth  VINAL  of  Marshfield  and  Hanner  Bailey  HATCH  of 
Hanover 

Decem.  i  Thomas  SIMMONS  of  Scituate  and  Bethiah  GRAY  of  Han- 
over 

1817.  Jany  18     Charles  HOWARD  of  Bridgewater  and  Betsey  WADE 
of  Hanover 

1818*      March  10     Joshua  PERRY  and  Mary  THOMAS,  2d,  both  of 

Pembroke 

March  30    Benjn  Darling  TORREY  and  Louisa  PERRY  both  of  Hanover 
June  14     John  DAVENPORT  and  Eliza  REED  both  of  Hanover 
1827.      August  23     Revd  Job  Henry  MARTIN  and  Grace  F.  SMITH 

December  3     Mr.  Joseph  RAMSDELL  of  Weston  and  Eliza- 
beth EELLS 


CHAPTER  V. 


BIRTHS. 
1730-1819 


1 73O.      October  **     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Elizabeth 

WILKS 

October  30     Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Mary  BASS 
October  31     John,  son  of  John  and  Elizabeth  BAILY 
November  17     Clement,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
November  **     Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH 

December  17     Jonathan,  son  of  Joseph  & PERRY 

December  27      ,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

173O-31.     January  6     Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary   RAMS- 
DALE 

February  8     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MAN 
February  23     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
March  i     Desire,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Tabitha  VINEL 
March  22     Deborah,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Deborah  BATES 

April  5      ,  child  of  William  &  Honour  TORY 

May  5     Rachel,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Rachel  SMITH 

June  7      ,  daughter  of  Edward  & EASTICE 

June  21      ,  child  of  David  & HOUSE 

June  28     Deborah,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Bathshua  TURNER 
July  2     Sarah,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 

July  10     ,  daughter  of  Sylvanus  &  Hannah  WING 

August  5      ,  son  of  Henry  and MERRIT 


IO8  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

August  23     ,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  Burden 

August  24     Matthew,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
Sept.  **     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 

October  27     ,  child  of  Matthew  & EASTICE 

November  9  Lemuel,  son  of  William  &  Margaret  CURTIS 
November  28  Hannah,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Mary  BUCK 
December  18  Rebeckah,  daughter  of  Josiah  CURTIS 

December  29     ,  son  of  Meletiah  &  Phoebe  DILLINGHAM 

1731-32.      January  4     ,  daughter  of  Jacob  &  Ruth  BAILY 

January  19     Jane,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  BAILY 

February  3     ,  son  of  James  HATCH,  Junior 

February  14     ,  daughter  of  Caleb  & BARKER 

February  20     ,  daughter  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD 

February  27     Thomas,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 

February  **     ,  son  of  John  &  Susanna  LOVE 

March  i     Joseph,  son  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 
March  **     Mercy,  daughter  of  Job  &  Thankful  OTIS 

May  **     ,  child  of  John  &  Juel  DILINGHAM 

July  14     Avis,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 
July  15     Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Hannah  CURTIS 
July  26    Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 

August  20     Hannah,  daughter  of  Isaac  & HATCH 

August  23     Joseph,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MAN 
August  28     Caleb,  son  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

September  i      ,  daughter  of  Jonathan  &  Margaret  PETERS 

September  12  Ruth,  daughter  of  Joseph  &Lydia  HOUSE 
September  13  Ruth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

October  2      ,  daughter  of  Seth  & STETSON 

October  9     ,  son  of  Eliab  &  Martha  TURNER 

eodem  die    Susanna,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 

October  14     ,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

November  10     James,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

December  23     ,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  ELMER 

1732-33.     January  5     Sarah,  daughter  of  Richard  &  Sarah  BUKER 

February   3     ,  daughter   of   Joseph   &   Patience 

CORNISH 

March  7     Joshua,  son  of  Joseph  and  Rachel  SMITH 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  ICX) 

March  8     Ann  and  Susanna,  daughters  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

March  21      ,  daughter  of  Benja.  &  Rachel  TAYLOR 

March  22     Job,  son  of  Benja.  &  Lillis  STETSON 

May  **     ,  son  of  Sylvanus  &  Hannah  WING 

May  23     Margaret,  daughter  of  Richard  &  Margaret  FITZGERALD 

May  31      ,  child  of  Edward  & EASTICE 

May  31      ,  child  of  John  &  Susanna  LOVE 

June  4     Sarah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 

June  8     ,  daughter  of  Matthew  & EASTICE 

July  27     Lincoln,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 

August  5     David,  son  of  Joseph  & PERRY 

August  13     ,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Margaret  YOUNG 

September  7      ,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER 

September  17      ,  daughter  of  Henry  &  Margaret  MERRIT 

September  23     Joshua,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 
September  26     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 
October  30     Betty,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 
November  14     Thankful,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 
November  16     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 
December  15     Lemuel,  son  of  Job  and  Thankful  OTIS 

1733-34      January  **      ,  son  of  David  and  Bethiah  CURTIS 

January  25      ,  son  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD 

February  22     James,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 

March  6     ,  son  of  Jacob  &  Ruth  BAILY 

March  **     ,  child  of  John  &  Juel  DILINGHAM 

March  18  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Mary  BASS 
April  22  Mary,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 
May  8  Shedrach,  son  of  James  HATCH,  Junior 

June  3      ,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

June  30     ,  son  of  Thomas  &  Thankful  JONES 

July  7      ,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

July  26      ,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Mary  WHITEN 

July  28     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARS  row 

August  4     ,  daughter  of  Richard  &  Sarah  BUKER 

August  17     Seth,  son  of  Josiah  &  Sarah  CURTIS 

August  30     ,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Mary  BUCK 

August  or  Septr     Jemima,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Deborah  BATES 
September  5     Priscilla,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Mary  RAMSDALE 


IIO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

September  **  Zerirah,  daughter  of  Uriah  &  Ruth  LAMBERT 
September  **  Hannah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  HOUSE 
October  6  Stevens,  son  of  Isaac  &  Sarah  HATCH 

October  24     ,  child  of  Jonathan  &  Margaret  PETERS 

November  13     ,  son  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE 

November  14     ,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER 

December  i      ,  daughter  of  William  &  Margaret  CURTIS 

1734-35-     January  2      ,  son  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD 

January  14     Charity,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Ruth  ROG- 
ERS 

January  **     ,  child  of  Stephen  &  Rachel  TOREY 

February  3     ,  son  of  Eliab  &  Martha  TURNER 

February  or  March     ,  child  of  Joseph  &  Hannah  HARRIS 

March  22      ,  daughter  of  Meletiah  &  Meriah  DILINGHAM 

April  18     Betty,  daughter  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

April  30     Ezekiel,  son  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTIS 

May  4    John,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSLYN 

May  7     Olive,  daughter  of  Timothy  &  Sarah  BAILY 

May  25     Deborah,  daughter  of  John  and  Ann  HOUSE 

June  4     Seth,  son  of  Seth  &  Elizabeth  STETSON 

June  4     John,  son  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

May  or  June     Ruth,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 

July  7      ,  daughter  of  Sylvanus  &  Hannah  WING 

July  7     Hannah,  daughter  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 

July  14     ,  daughter  of  Job  &  Thankful  OTIS 

July  ii     Deborah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH 
July  28     Experience,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 

August  **     ,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

September  **     Rhoda,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 
October  13     Huldah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

November  17      ,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY 

December  25     Sarah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Sarah  SHELDON 
1735-36.     January  26     Susanna,  daughter  of   Benjamin   &    Lillis 

STETSON 

February  15     Jacob,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 
February  16     Remember,  daughter  of  Nathan  &  Lydia  BOURN 
February  23     James,  son  of  Robert  &  Margaret  YOUNG 
February  26     ,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Susanna  TAYLOR 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  Ill 

March  i  r      ,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

March  13     Gideon,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 

March  16     Katherine,  daughter  of  Richard  &  Margaret  FITZGERALD 

March  25     William,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  PERRY 

April  **      ,  child  of  Eichard  &  Sarah  BUKER 

April  **      ,  child  of  Henry  &  Margaret  MERRIT 

May  4     Betty,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 

May  **     ,  child  of  John  &  Juel  DILINGHAM 

May  1 6     ,  child  of  James  & HATCH 

June  **     Ruth  Clay,  daughter  of  Uriah  &  Ruth  LAMBERT 
June  **     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

July  31      ,  son  of  Amos  &  Jemimah  BATES 

October  3     Ann,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 

Thomas,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 

,  child  of  Samuel  &  Rebecca  WILKS 

Seth,  son  of  John  &  Ann  HOUSE 

,  child  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 

,  child  of  Meletiah  DILINGHAM 

1736-37.     March  **     Sarah,  daughter  of  Gideon  RAMSDALE 

March  **     Samuel,  son  of  Lydia  BARSTOW 
April  **     William,  son  of  William  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 
May  **     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

May  **      ,  child  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTIS 

June  **     ,  child  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

June  i  a     Ruth,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
June  23     Timothy,  son  of  Timothy  &  Sarah  BAILY 

July  **      & ,  Twins  of  William  EASTICE 

July  13     ,  child  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 

August  13     Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 
August  20     Joseph,  son  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCKBRIDGE 

October  **      ,  child  of  Ebenezer  WING 

October  **     ,  child  of  Edward  EASTICE 

October  13     Joshua,  son  of  Richard  &  Lydia  PROUTY 

October  **      ,  son  of  Paul  &  Elizabeth  WHITE 

November  10     Deborah,  daughter  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
November  **     Thomas,  son  of  Seth  &  Elizabeth  STETSON 
1737-38.     January  12      ,  child  of  Eliab  &  Martha  TURNER 

January  16      ,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 


112  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

January  22      ,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 

January  **     ,  child  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 

February  **     ,  daughter  of  John  &  Susanna  LOVE 

February  **     ,  child  of  Isaac  HATCH 

February  18     Elisha,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
February  27     Mary,  daughter  of  Nathan  &  Lydia  BOURN 

April  3     ,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 

April  5     A  son  of  Ruth  SYLVESTER 

April  23     ,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER 

April  or  May     ,  child  of  Robert  & BARKER 

May  15  or  16     Gideon,  son  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY 
June  12     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  PERRY 
June  19     Lette,  daughter  of  Robert  and  Margaret  YOUNG 

July  **     ,  child  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

July  **     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

August  **     ,  child  of  Samuel  & PERRY 

August  **     Jabez,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 
August  19     Nathanael,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
August  23     Isaac,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON 

September  5     ,  child  of CHAPMAN 

September  6  or  7      ,  son  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD 

September  **     ,  child  of  Nathanael  and  Rebecca  STETSON 

September  **     John,  son  of  Gideon  & RAMSDALE 

September  **     Deborah,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 
October  **     Relief,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Hannah  CURTIS 

November  **     ,  son  of  Jeremiah  &  Rachel  ROGERS 

,  child  of  John  and  Juel  (Gail  ?)  DILINGHAM 

December  17     Mehetabel,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Mehetabel  CROSBY 
1738-39.     January  19     Caleb,  son  of  Joseph  and  Abigail  HOUSE 

February  20     Margaret,  daughter  of  Samuel  and  Marga- 
ret BARSTOW 

March  12     Sarah,  daughter  of  Timothy  &  Sarah  BAYLY 
March  29     Ruth,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Patience  CORNISH 

April  **     ,  child  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 

April  9     Bathshua,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
April  22     Betty,  daughter  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCK.BRIDGE 

Michael,  son  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTIS 

Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  and  Jane  PERRY 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  113 

April  22     James,  son  of  James  &  Mary  TOREY 
July  **     Leonard,  son  of  Richard  &  Jemimah  HILL 
July  4     Seth,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  BAILY 
July  **     Stephen,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 

July  17      ,  child  of  Joshua  and  Mary  STAPLES 

August  2      ,  daughter  of  William  &  Martha  CURTIS 

August  20     ,  child  of  Jonathan  and  Margaret  PETBRS 

August  21      ,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 

August  26     ,  child  of  John  and  Mary  CURTIS 

October  **     Lydia,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 
December  26     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 
1739-4O.     January  16     ,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUD- 
LEY 

January  **     ,  child  of  James  &  Margaret  CLARK 

February  **     ,  son  of  William  &  Elizabeth  EASTICE 

March  5     Grace,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 

March  9     ,  daughter  of  Eliab  &  Martha  TURNER 

March  1 1      ,  son  of  William  and  Jane  GUILFORD 

March  **     ,  son  of  Benj.  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 

March  31      ,  child  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 

April  7     Benjamin,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 

April  **     ,  daughter  of  Stephen  &  Rachel  TORREY 

April  10     ,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

April  1 6     Elijah,  son  of  Jesse  and  Sarah  CURTIS 

April  **     Deborah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

May  3     Charles,  son  of  Samuel  and  Margaret  BARSTOW 

June  5      ,  child  of  Samuel  and PERRY 

June  9 ,  child  of  Joseph  and  Mary  BATES 

June  **     ,  child  of  Isaac  &  Sarah  HATCH 

June  14     ,  child  of  John  and  Rebecca  HOUSE 

June  1 6     ,  son  of  Samuel  &  Rebecca  WITHEREL 

July  **     ,  child  of  Peleg  and  Mercy  STETSON 

July  22     Ezekiel,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
July  **     Mercy,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  CROSBY 

July  26     ,  child  of  William  and  Martha  CURTIS 

August  3     Isaac,  son  of  Micah  and  Mary  STOCKBRIDGE 
August  8     Jere'h,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON 
September  12     ,  child  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  ROGERS 


FI4  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

September  **     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Faith  ROSE 
September  27     Lucinda,  daughter  of  Caleb  and  Ruth  TURNER 

October  15      ,  son  of  Othniel  and  Mary  PRATT 

174O-41.     February**     ,   daughter   of  James    and   .. 

(Alvira  or  Alice)  CORNISH 

February  or  March     ,  child  of  Amos  and  Jemima  BATES 

March  ,  child  of  Nathanael  and  Hannah  ROBBINS 

March  ,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Mary  RAMSDALE 

March  17      ,  son  of  Melatiah  and DILINGHAM 

March  21      ,  daughter  of  Isaac  and  Ruth  GROSS 

March  29     Stockbridge,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 

March  29     Chandler,  son  of  Joseph  and PERRY 

March  30     Timothy,  son  of  James  and  Mary  TORY,  Junior 
April  7     Bradbury,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 
April  14     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

May  4     ,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER 

May  5      ,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 

May  12      ,  daughter  of  John  and  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 

May  19     ,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY 

May  24      ,  child  of  John  &  Rebecca  HOUSE 

May  or  June     ,  child  of  William  TORY 

June  6     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Mary  BASS 

June  6     ,  child  of CHAPMAN 

June  16     ,  child  of  Elijah  &  Hannah  GUSHING 

June  ,  child  of  James  and  Margaret  CLARK 

June  30     Mary,  daughter  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 

June  29     ,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Deborah  BATES 

July          Amos,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
July  23     Thomas,  son  of  Seth  &  Elizabeth  STETSON 
August  3     Naomi,  daughter  of  Abner  &  Mary  TURNER 

August  ,  child  of  Jacob  &  Ruth  BAILY 

August  23      ,  child  of  David  and CURTIS 

September  10     ,  son  of  William  &  Martha  CURTIS 

eodem  die     ,  child  of  Benjamin  &  Naomi  CURTIS 

September  14     ,  daughter  of  Michael  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 

October  ,  child  of  Joseph  &  Sarah  SHELDON 

October  ,  child  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 

November  13      ,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  11$ 

November  13     ,  child  of  David  and HOUSE 

November  ,  child  of  Daniel  and  Ruth  ROGERS 

November          ,  child  of  John  and BRAY 

November  24     ,  child  of  James  &  Rachel  ROGERS 

December  7     John,  son  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCKBRIDGE 
December  14     Caroline,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

December          Content,  daughter  of  Gideon  & RAMSDALE 

1742.       April  Thankful,     daughter    of     Joseph     and     Mary 

CURTIS 

April  TAMPLIN 

May          Cornelius,  son  of  Caleb  and  Ruth  TURNER 
May          Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTIS 
May          Job,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER 
June  1 6     Seth,  son  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 
June  20     ,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 

January  18,  1753:  was  born  Edmund  Sylvester  the  son  of  Edmund 
SYLVESTER  and  his  wife  Elizabeth 

November  n,  1754:  was  born  Elizabeth  Sylvester,  daughter  of  Ed- 
mund and  Elizabeth  SYLVESTER 


Births  of  the  Children  of  Benjamin  BASS  &  Mercy  his  wife. 


Mercy  BASS,  born  September  14, 

1766 
Benjamin  Bass,  born  June    26, 

1768 
Cindrilla  Bass,  born  December 

30,  1770 
Huldah  Bass,  born  Mayi6,  1773 


Aldin    Bass,  born   January  31, 

1776 
Sarah  Bass,  born  December  14, 

1778 

Elisha  Bass,  born  July  23,  1781 
Mary  G.  Bass,  born  August  18, 

1784 


18O5.  July  22     Fanny,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 

1809.  January  i     Zilpha,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 

1810.  October  31     Reuben,  son  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 

1811.  January  27     Horace  Tower,  son  of  Samuel  &  Rusha  EELLS 
1813.  February  6     Henry    Blanchard,  son   of    Samuel    &    Rusha 

EELLS 

July  26  Abigail,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 


Il6  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1815.  January  15     John,  son  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 
June  7     William  Witherell,  son  of  Samuel  &  Rusha  EELLS 

1816.  September  17     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STET- 
SON 

1818.  January  4     Nancy,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Rusha  EELLS 
June  i     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 
November  8     Elizabeth  Jane,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Rusha 
EELLS 

1819.  January          Ruth    Bailey,  daughter   of  Lebbeus    &   Lydia 
STOCKBRIDGE 


MEETING-HOUSE  OF  THE   FIRST  CONGREGATIONAL   CHURCH   AT   HANuVEK. 
ERECTED    A.    D.    1765,    ON    THE   PRESENT   SITE. 


CHAPTER  VI. 


BAPTISMS. 
1728-1866 

\_For  other  Baptisms  see  Chapter  III.'] 


1728-9.     March    23      Reuben,   the   son   of   William    &  Margaret 
CURTIS 

Sarah,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Rebeccfa  STAPLES 
1729.      April  13     Persis,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  HOUSE 
April  27     Benjamin  HANMER  (adult)  and 

John  STUDLEY,  adult 

June  8     Mary,  daughter  of  Ezekieland  Baths'a  TURNER 

and 

Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Amasa  & TURNER 

August  10     MR.   EELS,  baptized    Lillis   and   Desire,  daughters   of 

Benja.  and  Lillis  STETSON 

August  31     Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 

September  7     Mary,  daughter  of  John  and  Mary  JUSTICE 

Rebecca  Mann,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 
September  2 1     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  BAILEY 
October  5     Priscilla,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Lydia  BARSTOW 
1 729-3O.     January  4     Eunice    Buck,    daughter   of   Isaac    &    Mary 

BUCK 
Feby  15     Ruth,  daughter  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 


Il8  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Feby  22     Sarah  JONAS,  an  adult  moJatto  after  a  public  confession  of 

the  sin  of  fornication 

March  8     Nathanael,  son  of  Elijah  and  Elizabeth  GUSHING 

Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  and STAPLES 

Ezekiel  SPRAGUE,  his  master,  James  Tory,  publickly  prom- 
ising to  take  care  he  should  have  a  religious  education. 
March  15     Thomas,  son  of  Amos  and  Elizabeth  SYLVESTER 
April  26     Windsor,  son   of   Sarah  JONAS    a  black,  his  master,  John 
BAILY  promising  to  give  him  a  religious  education. 
May  10     Richard,  son  of  Richard  and  Jemimah  HILL,  they  making 
a  publick  confession  of  their  violation  of  ye  *   *  *  commandment. 
June  14     Job,  son  of  Job  and  Thankful  OTIS 
August  2     Sarah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  HOUSE 
August  9     Thomas,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER 

August  1 6     Mehetabel,  daughter  of  Isaac  & HATCH 

October  4     Rachel,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Hannah  CURTIS 
November  8     Mary   BASS,  the   Pastor's   daughter,  baptized   by   the 
REVD   MR.    LEWIS  of  Pembroke 

December  13     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas   &  Elizabeth  WILKS, 
baptized  by  the  REVD    MR.    ALLEN  late  of  Bridgewater 
173O-31.     January  3     Jonathan,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  PERRY,  by 

MR.  EELES 

January  10     Sarah,  wife  of  Benjamin  BARSTOW  and  George  their  son 
January  24     John,  son  of  John  and  Elizabeth  BAILEY 
February  28     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
eodem  die     Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH 
April  4     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Martha  MANN 

and 

Desire,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  and  Tabitha  VINAL 
April  25     Abner,  son  of  Josiah  and  Sarah  CURTIS 
May  1 6     Anna  LAMBERT,  an  aged  woman 

June  6     Mary,  wife  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  and  Mary  their  daughter 
July  4     Deborah,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Bathshua  TURNER 
August  29     Matthew,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
September  12     Sarah,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 
September  26     Joseph,  son   of  Joseph   and  Mary  CURTIS,    by  MR. 
EELS 
October  10     Deborah,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Deborah  BATES 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  119 

October  31     Nehemiah,  son  of  John  &  Naomi  WARREN 

December  19     Lemuel,  son  of  William  &  Margaret  CURTIS 

eodem  die     Rebeckah,  daughter  of  Josiah  CURTIS 

1731-32.     February   20     Hannah,    daughter   of    Isaac   and    Mary 

BUCK 

eodem  die     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Mary  BUNTING,  a  single  woman  who 
made  a  publick  confession  of  her  sin  of  *  *  *  * 
March  12     Joseph,  son  of  Elijah  and  Elizabeth  CUSHING 
March  26     Jane,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  BAILY 
March  26     Mercy,  daughter  of  Job  and  Thankful  OTIS 
July  16     Avis,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 
August  6     Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Hannah  CURTIS 
August  27     Joseph,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 

eodem  die     Hannah,  daughter  of  Isaac  & HATCH 

September  17  Ruth,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  HOUSE 

October  i     Caleb,  son  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 

October  15     Susanna,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 

November  5     Ruth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

1732-33.     March  18     Ann  and  Susanna,  twin  daughters  of  Thomas 

&  Elizabeth  WILKS 

March  25     Job,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
April  t     Thomas,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 
June  29     Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 
August  5     Lincoln,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
September  23     Joshua,  son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  CURTIS 
September  30     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 
eodem  die     David,  son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  PERRY 
December  23     Lemuel,  son  of  Job  and  Thankful  OTIS 
1733-34.     January  6     Thankful,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 

February  24     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 
March  24     Stephen,  son  of  Thomas  &  Hannah  STOCKBRIDGE  of 
Scituate 

and 
Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Mary  BASS 

April  **     James,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 
May  12     Mary,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  CUSHING 
May  19     Betty,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 


I2O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

June  2     Amos,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER 

June  9     Sarah,  daughter    of    Richard  &  Sarah  BAKER,  her  mother 

owning  the  covenant  &c. 

July  28     Desire,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Faith  ROSE 

August  4     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  and  Margaret  BARSTOW 

August  25     Seth,  son  of  Josiah  and  Sarah  CURTIS 

September  8     Priscilla,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 

October  13     Stevens,  son  of  Isaac  and  Sarah  HATCH 

October  20     Jerusha,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Deborah  BATES 

October  27     Sarah,  daughter  of  Deacon  Isaac  BUCK  &  Mary  his  wife 

November  24     Mary,  wife   of    Samuel  WHITTEN  of    Hingham   (and 

daughter   of   Batchelor  WING   of  Hanover)   and  Joanna,  a  daughter 

after  a  publick  confession  by  said  Whitten  and  his  wife  of  ye  violation 

of  ye  *  *  *  commandment. 

1  734-35.     January  12     Were  baptized  four  persons,  viz.  : 

Mary,  the  wife  of  Joshua  STAPLES, 

Joshua,  the  son  of  Joshua  STAPLES, 

Mehetabel,  daughter  of  William  and  Margaret  CURTIS, 

Betty,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER. 

March  30  Zerviah,  daughter  of  Uriah  &  Ruth  Lambert,  the  mother 
having  made  a  public  confession  of  her  violation  of  the  *  *  *  com- 
mandment. 

April  6     Seth  STETSON  and  his  children  Jeremiah  &  Elizabeth 
April  20     Bethiah,  the   wife  of   and  Nehemiah,   the   son   of    David 
CURTIS 

May  ii     John,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 
June  i     Betty,  daughter  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 
June  8     Ruth,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 
eodem  die    John,  son  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 
June  15     Lydia,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Margaret  YOUNG  ;  her  mother 
having  made  a  public  confession  of  her  violation  of  the  *  *  *  com- 
mandment. 

July  13     Seth,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON 
Ezekiel,  son  of  David  and  Bethiah  CURTIS 
Olive,  daughter  of  Timothy  and  Sarah  BAILEY 
July  27      Hannah,  daughter  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
August  24     Abigail,  wife  of  Deacon  James  HATCH 
August  31     Experience,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  121 

Septbr  14     Betty,  wife  of  Isaac  STETSON 

October  5     Samuel,  son  of  Nathan  and  Lydia  BOURN 

October  12     Deborah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH 

October  26     Huldah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

November  9     Rhoda,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 

1735-36.     January   18     Deborah,    daughter   of   Isaac   &  Deborah 

LAMBERT 

February  i     Susanna,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
February  8     Sarah,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Sarah  SHELDON 
February  15     Deborah,  daughter  of  John  and  Ann  HOUSE 
February  22     Remember,  daughter  of  Nathan  &  Lydia  BOURN 
April  4     Jacob,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 
May  23     William,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  PERRY 
May  30     Gideon,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY,  and 
James,  son  of  Robert  and  Margaret  YOUNG 
June  6     Betty,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 
July  25     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Faith  ROSE 
August  17     Job,  son  of  Josiah  and  Sarah  CURTIS,  in  private 
August  22     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  and  Mary  WRITTEN 
October  3     Ann,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 

November  7     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  and TURNER,  likewise 

Thomas,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 

1736-37.     Marci?.  13     Sarah,  daughter  of  Gideon  &   RAMS- 
DALE 
March  10     Lydia,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 

by  MR.  EELS  of  Scituate 

April  24     Seth,  son  of  John  and  Ann  HOUSE,  likewise 
William,  son  of  William  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 
May  22     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 
June  19     Ruth  Clay,  daughter  of  Uriah  &  Ruth  LAMBERT,  and 
Ruth,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  and  Ruth  TURNER 
June  26     Timothy,  son  of  Timothy  and  Sarah  BAILEY 
July  3     Hannah,  daughter  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 
July  24     Paul,  son  of  David  tfc  Bethiah  CURTIS 
August  14     Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN 
August  28     Joseph,  son  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCKBRIDGE 
September  18     Anna,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 
October  16     Joshua,  son  of  Richard  &  Lydia  PROUTY 


122  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

October  23     Amos,  son  of  Amos  and  Jemimah  BATES 
November  8     Abia,  daughter  of  John  and  Abia  EELS 
November  13     Deborah,  daughter  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON 
December  4     Thomas,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON 
1737-38.     January  17     Thomas,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

March  5     Mary,  daughter  of  Nathan  &  Lydia  BOURN 
April  2     Elisha,  son  of  Samuel  and  Deborah  HOUSE 
April  9     Gideon,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 
June  25     Jerusha,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 
July  2     Clement,  James  &  Seth,  sons  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

Samuel,  son  of  Richard  and  Sarah  BAKER 
July  23     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  PERRY  and 
Lette,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Margaret  YOUNG 
July  30     Joshua  &  Gideon,  sons  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY  and 
Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 
August  13     Abner,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER 
August  20     Nathanael,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON 
October  8     Jabez,  son  of  John  and  Elizabeth  STUDLEY,  likewise 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER  & 

John,  son  of  Gideon  & RAMSDALE 

October  15     Deborah,  daughter  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING 
November  5     Relief,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Hannah  CURTIS 
December  31     Mehetabel,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Mehetabel  CROSBY 
1 738-39.     March  4     Margaret,  daughter   of    Samuel    &    Margaret 

BARSTOW 

April  8     Caleb,  son  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE  and 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Timothy  and  Sarah  BAILEY 

April  22     Bathshua,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER  ^  >» 

April  29     Betty,  daughter  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCKBRIDGE 
Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 

June  17     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  & PERRY  and 

Ruth,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH  and 

Clement  BATES,  an  adult,  after  a  confession  of  his  violation  of   the 

*  *  *  commandment. 

June  24     Michael,  son  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTIS 

July  i     James,  son  of  James  &  Mary  TOREY 

July  8     Seth,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  BAILEY  and 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  123 

Leonard,  son  of  Richard  &  Jemimah  HILL 

July  15     Stephen,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS 

July  22  '   Ruth,  daughter  of  Oliver  &  Agatha  WINSLOW 

September  2     Betty,  daughter  of  John  &  Mary  CURTIS 

September  30     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 

October  7     Lydia,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

1739-4O.     January  13     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 

March  18     Grace,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STET 
SON 

April  13     Charity,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Ruth  ROGERS,  likewise 
Benjamin,  son  of  Matthew  &  Hannah  STETSON,  and 
Lydia,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY 
April  20  Jenny,  wife  of  William  GUILFORD,  Junior  &  Paul  their  son 

Thomas,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
April  28     Deborah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
May  4     Charles,  son  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 
July  6     Thomas,  son  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 
July  27     Ezekiel,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
August  3     Mercy,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Mehetabel  CROSBY 

August  24     Ezra,  son  of  Amasa  & TURNER 

Sept.  14     George,  son  of  Samuel  and PERRY,  also 

Isaac,  son  of  Micah  and  Mary  STOCKBRIDGE 

Sept.  28     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 

October  19     Lucinda,  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Ruth  TURNER 

November  23     Anna,  wife  of  John  BRAY  &  Elizabeth  their  daughter 

174O-41.     January  18     Jonathan,  son  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT 

March  29     Avis,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 
April  5     Stockbridge,  son  of  Deacon  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 
Timothy,  son  of  Jame8  TORY,  Junior  &  Mary  his  wife 
April  19     Bradbury,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELS 
May  10     Hannah,  wife  and  Nathanael,  son  of  Nathanael  ROBBINS 
likewise  Benoni  STUDLEY,  Junior 
June  7     Elijah,  son  of  Jesse  and  Sarah  CURTIS  and 
Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Mary  BASS 
June  14     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

June  2 1     Chandler,  son  of  Joseph  and PERRY 

June  28     Abigail,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY  ;  by  MR.  D. 
LEWIS 


124  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

July  5     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW  and 

Hannah,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER 

July  12     Rebecca,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY 

July  19     Amos,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 

July  26     Thomas,  son  of  Seth  &  Elizabeth  STETSON 

August  2     Mary,  daughter  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

August  2 1     Naomi,  daughter  of  Abner  and  Mary  TURNER 

August  30     Prince,  son  of  Abigail  & STETSON 

September  2 1     Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Sarah  SHELDON 
October  1 1     Nathanael,  son  of  Oliver  &  Agatha  WINSLOW 
November  29     Abigail,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Abigail  HOUSE 
December  13     John,  son  of  David  &  Deborah  STOCKBRIDGE 
December  20     Caroline,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

December  27     Content,  daughter  of  Gideon  & RAMSDALE 

1741-42.     January  3     John,  son  of  John  CURTISS,  Junior  and  Mary 

his  wife 

April  4     Hannah,  daughter  of  Henry  and  Hannah  MUNROE 
April  10     Abel,  son  of  Jesse  and  Sarah  CURTISS 
April  18     Sarah,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Mehetabel  CROSBY  also 
Abigail,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLTESTER 
May  16     Thankful,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Mary  CURTIS  also 
David,  son  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTISS  and 
Cornelius,  son  of  Caleb    &  Ruth  TURNER 

May  30  Thomas,  Rhoda  &  Mark,  children  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah 
ROGERS  who  previously  made  a  publick  confession  of  their  violation 
of  the  *  *  *  commandment. 

June  13     Molly,  daughter  of  Isaac  & STETSON 

June  20     Job,  son  of  Amos  &  Patience  SYLVESTER  also 
Scth,  son  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 
June  27     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTISS 
August  15     At  Pembr.  Waltheia,  daughter  of  Moses  BASSET  of  King- 
ston 
September  26     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY  also 

TITUS  " my  negro  boy" 

October  3     Joseph,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW,  they  making 
a  public  confession  of  their  violation  of  the  *  *  *  commandment 
October  10     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH  also 
Rachel,  wife  of  Stephen  TOREY  with  Stephen  &  Ruth  their  children  : 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  I2§ 

the  parents  making  confession  of  their  violation  of  the  *  *  *  com- 
mandment. 

October  17     Hannah  FAIRFIELD,  a  young  woman  brought  up  by  Mr. 
James  HOUSE  also 

Abner,  son  of  Abner  &  Mary  TURNER  and 
Susanna,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 

October  24     Rhoda,  daughter  of  Samuel  & PERRY  and 

Timothy,  son  of  Nathanael  &  Hannah  ROBBINS 
October  31     Ruth,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Ruth  ROGERS 
November  7     Joshua,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
1743.      March  27     Samuel,  son  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

March  28  Ephraim,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON  :  the 
mother  entering  into  covenant  with  God  and  confessing  her  breach  of 
the  *  *  *  commandment. 

April  3     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER 
April  17     Samuel,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Lillis  STETSON 
April  24     Ezra,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MAN  also 
Othniel,  son  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT 

May  15     Caleb   Rogers   and    Mary  the  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Mary 
ROGERS 

May  22     Deborah,  daughter  of  Saml  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
June  26     Mary,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW 

July  3     Joseph,  son  of  Amasa  & TURNER 

July  10     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE, 
July  17     Peleg  STETSON  after  a  confession  of  the  sin  of  *  *  *  *  ;  also 
Isaac,  son  and  Mercy,  daughter  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON,  also 
Ezra,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Naomi  CURTISS,  who  made  confession  of 
the  sin  of  *  *  *  * 

July  31     Deborah,  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Hannah  RANDALL 
August  7     Ruth,  daughter  of  David  &  Bethiah  CURTISS 
September  n     John,  son  of  John  &  Rebecca  HOUSE;  they  making  a 
public  confession  of  their  violation  of  the  *  *  *  commandment. 
September  25     Thomas,  son  of  John  &  Sibil  TILDEN 
October  16     Michael,  son  of  William  &  Jane  GILLFORD 
November  20     Timothy,  son  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE 
December  18     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benja.  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 
1 743-44,     January  8     Hannah,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah 
ROGEHS 


126  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

February  5     John,  son  of  Oliver  &  Agatha  WINSLOW 
April  i     Elisha,  son  of  James  TOREY,  Junior  and  Mary  his  wife 
April  15     Abigail,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER,  and 
Ruth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 

May  13     Gideon,  son  of  Gideon  & RAMSDALE 

Stephen,  son  of  Benjamin  CURTISS  &  Naomi  his  wife 
Deborah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTISS 
May  20     Jesse,  son  of  Jesse  &  Sarah  CURTIS 
May  27     Lydia,  daughter  of  Edmund  &  Molly  SPEAR 

Henry  &  Mary,  children  of  John  &  Ann  BRAY 
June  10     Samuel,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON 
June  17     Ephraim,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON 
July  i     Daniel,  son  of  Samuel  and    Margaret  BARSTOW 
July  8     Isaac,  son  of  Elijah  &  Elizabeth  GUSHING  & 
Zaccheus,  son  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 
August  12     Gershom,  son  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE 
October  2     Abel,  son  of  David  &  Silence  HOUSE,  his  master  Samuel 
CURTISS  promising  to  give  him  a  religious  education  ;  also 
Susanna,  daughter  of  David  &  Silence  HOUSE,  her  master  Nathanael 
STETSON  promising  to  give  her  a  religious  education. 
October  27     Baily,  son  of  James  &  Rachel  ROGERS,  who  died  within 
a  few  hours  after  he  was  born. 

1744-45.     January  13     Joanna,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUD- 
LEY  at  ye  same  time 

Hannah,  daughter  of  Nathanael  &  Hannah  ROBBINS 
March  31     Jerusha,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 
April  7     Margaret,  daughter  of  Abijah  STETSON  also 
Gamaliel,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
Alice,  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Mary  ROGERS 
April  14     Abner,  son  of  John  and  Rebecca  HOUSE,  and  ye  same  time 

Ruth,  daughter  of  Nathanael  and GILL 

April  21     James,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW,  and 
David,  son  of  Stephen  &  Rachel  TORREY  and 
Mary,  daughter  of  Abner  &  Mary  TURNER 

June  2     Lettice, of  Richard  and  Jemimah  HILL 

June  16     Susanna,  daughter  of  Bezaleel  & CURTISS 

July  28     James,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

August  4     Delight,  daughter  of  Timothy  and  Hannah  BAILEY 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  I2/ 

August  27     Japheth,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 
September  8     Peleg,  son  of  Isaac  and  Thankful  COLLIMORE 

November  24     Ebenezer,  son  of  Bezaleel  and CURTISS 

December  i     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  TOREY 
December  8     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  and  Ruth  STORER 
December  29     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 
1745-46.     February  23     Elijah,  son  of  James  &  Mary  TOREY 

March  2     Bathshua,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Elizabeth 
BARSTOW  also 
Elizabeth,  wife  of  Joshua  SIMMONS  and  Joshua  their  son 

March  7     Sarah,  daughter  of  Caleb  & RANDALL 

March  12     Mary,  daughter  of  Michael  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 

March  33     Elijah,  son  of  Abijah  & STETSON 

March  30     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  Alice  RIPLEY 

April  20     Benjamin,  son  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT  also 

Deborah,  daughter  of  Jesse  and  Sarah  CURTISS  and 

James,  the  ******  son  of  Martha D AM MON  who  made  confession 

of  the  sin  of  *  *  *  * 

May  ii     Ann,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Lydia  STUDLEY 

May  18     David,  son  of  Gideon  &  Sarah  RAMSDALE 

June  8     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Elizabeth  SIMMONS 

June  22     Margaret,  daughter  of  Deacon  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW 

also  Edmund,  son  of  Edmund  &  Mary  SPEAR 

September  21     Ann,  daughter  of  John  and  Rebecca  HOUSE 

October  5     Caleb,  son  of  Caleb  &  Ruth  TURNER 

November  3     Deborah,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Joanna  WRIGHT 

November  9     Hannah,  wife  of  Robert  STETSON 

November  23     James   Clark,  also    Ruth,  Mary,  Reuben   &  Hannah, 

children  of  said  James  CLARK  &  Margaret  his  wife 

November  30     Sarah,  daughter  of  Job  and TILDEN 

1746-47.     March  i     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Naomi  CURTISS 

the  same  day 

Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTISS 

March  8     Margaret  &  Katharine  FITZGERALD,  daughters  of  Richard 
&  Margaret  Fitzgerald,  their  mother  (a  widow)  making  her  publick 
confession  of  her  violation  of  the  *  *  *  commandment. 
March  15     Reuben,  son  of  Robert  &  Hannah  STETSON 
March  29     Isaac,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Abigail  SYLVESTER 


128  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

April  26     Anna,  daughter  of  Taylor  & BROOKS 

May  24     Nathanael,  son  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  TORREY 

June  7     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH;  also 

Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT  and 

Levi,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON 

July  12     Grace  &  Sarah,  daughters  of  Adam  &  Grace  PROUTY 

August  23     David,  son  of  David  &  Elizabeth  JENKINS 

August  30     James,  son  of  Simeon  and CURTISS 

September  6     Susanna,  the  daughter  &  Amasa,  the  son  of   Amasa 

and TURNER  and  ye  same  day 

James,  son  of  James  and  Margaret  CLARK 

September  27     Abigail,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW 

October  4     Paul,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 

October  18     Sarah,  daughter  of  Samuel  and  Deborah  HOUSE 

November  i     Sarah,  daughter  of  John  &  Sarah  LAMBERT 

November  8     Abigail,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Alice  NEAL 

1747-48.     January  10     Luther,  son  of  Job  and  Mary    STETSON 

April  3     Hezekiah  HOLMES,  apprentice  to  Mr.  Melatiah 

DlLLINGHAM 

April  10     Gershom,  son  of  Jesse  &  Sarah  CURTISS 
April  17     Lillis,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lillis  STETSON 

April  24     John,  son  of  Nathanael  & GILL 

May  i     At  the  new  meeting-house  in  Pembroke,  Content,  daughter  of 

Nicolas  &  Content  WEBSTER 

May  8     Lydia,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY,  also 

Deborah,  daughter  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT  and 

Caleb,  son  of  Caleb  &  Mary  ROGERS 

May  15     Olive,  daughter  of  Timothy  and  Hannah  BAILEY 

May  18     Caleb,  son  of  Caleb  and CHURCH 

May  22     Anna,  daughter  of  William  &  Martha  CURTISS  ;  likewise 
John,  son  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  ROGERS 
May  29     Grace,  daughter  of  Samuel  and  Margaret  BARSTOW 
June  26     Samuel,  son  of  Richard  &  Jemimah  HILL 
July  17     Briton,  a  negro  infant  born  in  the  house  of  Mr.  Edward  JEN- 
KINS of  Scituate,  and  given  to  Mr.  John  STUDLEY,  of  Hanover,  soon 
after  its  birth. 

August  7     Betty,  daughter  of  Job  and TILDEN  also 

Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  &  Abigail  his  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  129 

September  18      Margaret,   relict   and    Margaret,    daughter  of   John 
WOODWORTH,  Junior,  who  dk'd  at  Cape  Breton  :  and  the  same  day 
Hannah,  daughter  of  Robert  STETSON  &  his  wife 
October  2     Mary,  daughter  of  Bezaleel  CURTISS  &  his  wife 
November  6     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS 

November  20     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  & PALMER 

November  27     Betty,  daughter  of  Nathanael  &  Hannah  ROBBINS 
December  1 1     Ruth,  daughter  of  Caleb  TURNER,  Jr.  &  his  wife  Ruth 
1748-49.     January  22     Seth,  son  of  James  and  Margaret  CLARK 

February  5     William,  son  of  William  CURTISS,  Junr  & 
Martha  his  wife 

April  9     John  &  Lucy  Bray,  children  of  John  &  Anna  BRAY 
April  16     Betty,  daughter  of  Peleg  and  Mercy  STETSON  and 
Nathanael,  son  of  Benjamin  CURTISS,  Jr.  &  Naomi,  his  wife 
April  23     were  baptized  the  following  persons 

Mary  and  Samuel,  children  of  Joshua  STAPLES  and  Mary  his  wife; 
also 

Betty  and  Sage,  children  of  Joshua  STAPLES  &  his  wife  Elizabeth 
May  7     Lydia,  daughter  of  Alice  Neal,  relict  of  Joseph  NEAL,  who 
was  killed  ye  fall  preceeding  by  a  loaden  cart  going  over  him. 
May  14     were  baptized  the  following  persons  : 
Isaiah,  son  of  David  &  Elizabeth  JENKINS 
Lydia,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Elizabeth  SIMMONS 
Warren,  son  (I  suppose)  of  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  TORREY 
July  2     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW 
September  3     Keziah,  daughter  of  Dr.  Jeremiah    HALL  &  his  wife 
Elizabeth 
1 749-5O.     March  4     Caleb,  son  of  Nathanael  &  Abigail  GILL  &  ye 

same  day 
Asenath,  daughter  of  Simeon  &  Asenath  CURTISS 

April  i     Prince,  son  of  Bezaleel  and CURTISS 

Rachel,  daughter  of  Stephen  &  Rachel  TORREY  and 
Mary,  daughter  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT 
April  2  2     William,  son  of  William  &  Mary  WRITTEN 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Jesse  &  Sarah  CURTISS 

April  24     Ezra,  son  of  Joseph  &  Jane  PALMER  of  Scituate  ;  in  psivate 
the  child  being  near  death  and  Mr.  Eels  ill. 
April  29     Nabbe,  daughter  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 


I3O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

May  6     Mary,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 

June  10     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  S:  Sarah  CURTISS 

June  24     Desire,  daughter  of  Adam  and  Grace  PROUTY 

July  i     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Elizabeth  CURTISS  ;  also 

Sarah,  daughter  of  Shubael  and  Mary  MUNRO 

July  22     John  son  of  Joshua  and  Lydia  STUDLEY 

August  26     Lydia,  daughter  of  Benjamin  SYLVESTER,  Junior  &  Abigail 

his  wife,  the  day  after  Mr.  Eels's  sudden  death. 

September  9     Alexander,  son  of  Caleb  TURNER,  Junior  &  his  wife 

Ruth 

September  16     Mica  &  Kezia,  son  and  daughter  of  Isaiah  &  Kezia 

THOMAS 

October  14     Jesse  TORREY  & ,  the  children  of  the  said  Jesse 

Torrey  &  his  wife ,  James,  Ruth  &  Hannah  Torrey 

November  16  Calvin,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW  ;  and  the 
same  day 

Mercy  TOTO,  an  Indian  woman  and  George  Toto,  her  son,  as  also 
Rhoda  Toto,  her  daughter  ;  the  mother  making  confession  of  her  re- 
peated violation  of  the  yth  commandment. 

175O-51.     January  20     Nathanael,  son  of  Job  and TILDEN 

February  24  in  Scituate,  Nathanael,  son  of  Zechariah 
DAMON,  Junr  and  his  wife  Hannah  Lenthal  (EELLS  before  marriage) 
the  daughter  of  the  Reverend  Mr.  Nathanael  EELLS  late  Pastor  of  ye 
Sout  i  Chh.  in  Scituate,  who  died  very  suddenly  about  half  a  year 
before  ;  vizt :  August  25. 
March  3  Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  HALL  and  Elizabeth  his  wife 

March  17     Zilpah,  daughter  of  Abijah  & STETSON 

March  24     Thomas,  son  of  Nathanael  &  Hannah  ROBBINS 
March  31     John,  son  of  Jeremiah  ROGERS  and  Deborah  his  wife 
April  14     Thankful,  daughter  of  John  &  Anna  BRAY 
April  21     Peleg,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON,  and 
Miriam,  daughter  of  Taylor  &  Miriam  BROOKS 
May  5     Deborah,  daughter  of  Abner  &  Deborah  CURTISS 
May  12     Betty,  daughter  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
May  19     Martha,  daughter  of  David  &  Elizabeth   JENKINS  and 
Martha,  daughter  of  William  &  Martha  CURTISS 
May  21     Deborah,  daughter  of  William  &  Mary  SYLVESTER  of  Scitu- 
ate (in  private,  she  being  very  sick) 


ORIGINAL   RECORDS.  131 

June  2     Ebenezer,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  SIMMONS 
July  7     Mary,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Hannah  STETSON 
August  i     Lettice,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  (I  think)  Mary  TOLMAN  in 
private,  she  being  sick,  and  so  sick,  that  she  died  the  next  day. 
August  4     Susie,  the  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Thankful  COLLIMORE  and 
the  same  day 

Jenny,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  STAPLES  and 
Deborah,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  PALMER 
August  1 1     Mehetabel,  daughter  of  Elisha  and  Sarah  CURTISS 
likewise     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  E  izabeth  BRYANT 
August  18     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  TORREY 
September  22     Deborah,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Silence  WRITTEN 
September  29     Bethiah,  daughter  of  Oliver  &  Bethiah  WINSLOW,  and 
Lillis,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT 
October  13     Timothy,  son  of  Timothy  and  Hannah  BAILY 
November  10     Abigail,  daughter  of  Benjamin  MAN,  Junior  &  his  wife 
Abigail 

December  i     William,  son  of  Ebenezer  and  Elizabeth  CURTISS  and 
John,  son  of  John  BAILY,  the  third  and  Ruth  his  wife,  who  made  con- 
fession of  their  violation  of  the  *  *  *  commandment. 
1 752.      February  3     Desire,  daughter  of  Caleb  and  Desire  SYLVES- 
TER 

March  8     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY 
March  15     Ambrose  Low,  son  of  Nathanael  JOSSELYN  &  his  wife 
April  12     Joseph,  son  of  Richard  and  Jemimah  HILL 
April  26     Abigail,  daughter  of  John  and  Sarah  LAMBERT 
May  10     Joseph,  son  Abiel  COBB  &  wife 
May  17     Adam,  son  of  Adam  &  Grace  PROUTY 
June  7     Anna,  daughter  of  Stephen  and  Rachel  TORREY,  also 
Ezekiel,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BARSTOW  and 
Susanna,  daughter  of  Caleb  and  Mary  ROGERS 
June  14    Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  Lillis  STETSON 
July  12     Deborah,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Ann  JOSSELYN 
July  26     Charles,  son  of  Jesse  &  Sarah  CURTISS 
August  16     Abel,  son  of  William  &  Martha  CURTISS 
October  15     Abel,  son  of  William  and  Mary  WRITTEN 
October  29     Jeremiah,  son  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  ROGEBS,  also 
Luther,  son  of  John  BAILY,  Junr  and  his  wife  Ruth 


132  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

November  12     Abner,  son  of  Abner  &  Deborah  CURTISS 

Pecember  31     Deborah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  SYLVESTER,  Junr  and 

his  wife  Abigail 

1753.      January  20     Nathanael,  son  of  James  &  Margaret  CLARK: 

in  private,  he  being  very  sick. 

March  25     Amos,  son  of  Taylor  &  Miriam  BROOKS 
Jacob,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Naomi  CURTISS  and 
Edmund,  son  of  Edmund  &  Elizabeth  SYLVESTER 
(?)  Edmund,  son  Edmund  &  Elizabeth  SYLVESTER 
April  8     Job,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
April  22     Lemuel,  son  of  Lemuel  &  Ruth  CURTISS 
April  29     Betty,  daughter  of  Clement  and  Agatha  BATES 
Ruth,  daughter  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT 
May  6     Simeon,  son  of  James  &  Margaret  CLARK 
May  20     Barker,  son  of  Caleb  TURNER,  Junior  &  Ruth  his  wife 
Nathanael,  son  of  Jesse  and  Mary  TORREY 
May  27     Abigail,  daughter  of  Shubael  &  Mary  MUNRO 

June  3     Sarah,  daughter  of  Job  TILDEN  & his  wife 

July  22     Benjamin,  son   of    Benjamin    MANN,  Junior,  and   his  wife 
Abigail 

August  12     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  TORREY 
August  19     Laban,  son  of  Peleg  &  Mercy  STETSON 
September  2     William,  son  of  David  &  Jane  STOCKBRIDGE  also 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Nathanael  JOSSELYN  &  his  wife 
September  9     Ebenezer,  son  of  Joshua  and  Elizabeth  SIMMONS 
October  2 1     Noah,  son  of  John  &  Anna  BRAY 
November  4     Abia,  son  of  Abia  and  Sarah  COBB 
1  754.     January  6     Experience,  daughter  of  Bezaleel  &  Mary  CUR- 
TISS ;  in  private,  she  being  very  sick. 

January  13     Lydia,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTISS 
January  27     Philip,  son  of  Thomas  &  Ann  JOSSELYN 
March  24     Josiah  &  Snow  Randall  sons  of  Caleb  &  Hannah  RAN- 
DALL, also 

Seth,  son  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS 
April  7     Bachelor,  son  of  Robert  &  Hannah  STETSON  also 
Nathanael,  son  of  James  and  Margaret  CLARK 
April  14     Susanna,  daughter  of  Simeon  &  Asenath  CUBTISS 
April  21     Olive,  daughter  of  Benjamin  MANN,  Jr.  &  his  wife  Abigail 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  133 

April  28     Nabby,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Elizabeth  STAPLES 

May  5     Mary,  wife  of  Jacob  SYLVESTER, 

Lucy,  wife  of  Jeremiah  STETSON, 

Sarah,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  BATES 

Caleb,  the  son  of  Caleb  &  Desire  SYLVESTER  and 

Lucy,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  &  Lucy  STETSON 

June  30     Priscilla,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  PALMER 

July  7     Lillis,  daughter  of  Nathanael  &  Abigail  GILL  also 

Jael,  daughter  of  William  &  Martha  CURTISS 

September  7     Were  baptized  four  children  of  Benjamin  WHITE  and 

his  wife   (the  wife  owning  the  covenant  as  we  speak)  vizt. 

Niah  (meant  perhaps  Peninnah?  Robert?  Hannah  and  Benjamin,  the 
father's  name,  who  was  not  considered  in  the  baptism  of  the  chil- 
dren 

October  13     Isaac,  son  of  Adam  and  Grace  PROUTY 
Hannah,  the  wife  of  Benjamin  STUDLEY  &  Eliab  their  son 
Hannah,  wife  of  Richard  HILL,  Junior  &  Nathanael  their  son 
and  Joseph,  the  son  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  CURTISS 
October  27     Richard  BUKER,  Junior,  and  Phcebe,  daughter  of  said 
Richard  Buker  &  Phcebe  his  wife 

Hannah,  daughter  of  Isaac  HATCH,  Junior  &  his  wife  Hannah 
November  10     Mary,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  SIMONS 
1 755.     January  19     Obadiah,  son  of   Benjamin  and  Abigail  SYL- 
VESTER 

and  the  same  day 

Elizabeth  (my)  grandchild  the  daughter  of  Edmund  and  Elizabeth 
SYLVESTER 

March  10     Betty,  daughter  of  Samuel  and  Deborah  HOUSE;  in  priv- 
ate being  very  sick  within  a  few  days  after  her  birth. 
March  16     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 
April  13     Experience,  daughter  of  Bezaleel  and  Mary  CURTIS 
April  20     Jesse,  son  of  Jesse  and  Mary  TORREY 
June  i     David,  son  of  David  and  Jane  STOCKBRIDGE 

at  the  same  time  the  two  following  children 
Deborah,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  ROGERS 

Mary,  daughter  of  Lemuel  and WRITTEN 

June  23     Lucy,  daughter  of  John  and  Anna  BRAY 
July  27     Jabe/,  son  of  Othniel  and  Mary  PRATT 


134  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

August  10     Abigail,  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Hannah  RANDAL 

and  the  same  day 

Snow,  son  of  Reuben  and  Mary  CURTISS 

August  31     Nathanael,    son    of   Nathanael   JOSSELYN   and    his   wife 
Sarah 

September  21     Clement,  son  of  Clement  &  Agatha  BATES 
October  5     Lucy,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Elizabeth  TORREY 
October  19     Betty,  daughter  of  Peleg  STETSON  and  Mercy  his  wife 

and 

Cornelius,  son  of  Benjamin  WHITE  and  wife 
October  26     Joseph,  son  of  Nathanael  and  Hannah  ROBBINS 
November  9     Michal,  daughter  of  Michael  SYLVESTER  and  his  wife 
Mary,  who  died  near  a  fortnight  before  (she  was  the  daughter  of 
Capt.  Thomas  BARDEN)  also  Barden,  a  son  of  ye  same  parents  and 
Michael,  another  son  of  the  same  parents,  likewise  Mary,  a  daughter 
and  the  youngest  child  of  said  parents. 

and  at  the  same  time 

Abigail,  daughter  &  Hatherly,  son  of  John  and  Elizabeth  BARSTOW 
November  30     Desire,  daughter  of  Caleb  and  Desire  SYLVESTER 
December  14     Ezra,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Abigail  MANN 
December  21     Ruth,  daughter  of  Lemuel  and  Ruth  CURTISS 
December  28     Lucy  Josselyn,  daughter  of  Shubael  &  Mary  MUNRO 

1 756.  January  1 1     Mercy  BATES 

and 

Mary,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  WING  and  Mary  his  wife 
March  21     Mary,  daughter  of  William  and  Mary  WRITTEN 
May  2     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Sage  HOUSE 
May  13     Joanna,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  and  Mary  WING;  in  private, 
she  being  very  sick 

Decemr  5     Caleb,  the  son  of  Robert  STETSON  &  Hannah  his  wife 
Decemr  12     Simeon,  the  son  of  Simeon  CURTIS  &  Asenath  his  wife 
Samuel,  the  son  of  Joshua  SYMMONDS  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 
Samuel,  the  son  of  Wm.  CURTIS  &  Martha  his  wife 

1757.  Jany  9     Rachel,  the  daughter  of  Jeremiah  STETSON  &  Lucy 
his  wife 

Jany  16     Olive,  the  daughter  of  Edmund  SYLVESTER  &  Elizabeth  his 

wife 

Faith,  the  daughter  of  Thomas  CURTIS  &  Ruth  his  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  135 

Jany  23     John,  the  son  of  Abishai  SOLE  &  Abigail  his  wife 

March  13     Noah,  the  son  of  Joshua  STAPLES  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 

Seth,  the  son  of  Joseph  CURTIS  &  Abigail  his  wife 

March  27     Hannah,  the  daughter  of  Thos.  RAMSDALE,  deceased  and 

Hannah  his  wife 

April  10     Bezaleel,  the  son  of  Nath'l  PALMER  &  Rachel  his  wife 

April  17     Foster,  the  son  of  Joshua  BARSTOW  &  his  wife  Elizabeth 

May  22     Thomas,  the  son  of  Thos.  BARSTOW  &  his  wife  Sarah 

May  29     Francis,  the  son  of  Nath'l  JOSSELYN  &  his  wife  Sarah 

Mary,  the  daughter  of  Jesse  TORREY  &  Sarah  his  wife 

Joseph,  the  son  of  Stephen  TORREY,  Jur  &  Sarah  his  wife 

June  5     Mercy,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE  &  Mercy  his  wife 

Benj.  &  Abner,'the  sons  of  Benj.  STUDLEY  &  Hannah  his  wife 

June  12     Robert,  the  son  of  Caleb  TURNER  &  Ruth  his  wife 

Elisha,  the  son  of  Othniel  PRATT  and  Mary  his  wife 

Samuel,  the  son  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  &  his  wife 

June  19     Thankfull,  the  daughter  of  Jno.  BRAY  &  Anna  his  wife 

July  3     Job,  the  son  of  Job  TILDEN  &  his  wife 

Mary  &  Sarah,  the  daughters  of  Isaac  HATCH,  Jr.  &  Hannah  his  wife 

July  30     Marlbry  &  Nabby,  the  children  of  Marlbry  TURNER  &  Mary 

his  wife 

August  14     Joel,  the  son  of  Benj.  SYLVESTER,  Jur  &  Abigail  his  wife 

August  28     Luther,  the  son  of  Nath'l  ROBBINS  &  Hannah  his  wife 

Sepr  4     Thomas,  a  boy  that  lives  with  Mr.  Thos.  WILKS 

Luther,  son  of  Stephen  TORREY,  Jr.  &  Sarah  his  wife 

Sepr  18     Levi,  the  son  of  Benj.  MAN,  Jur  &  Abigail  his  wife 

Oct.          Betty,  the  daughter  of  Bezaleel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 

Novr  13     Amos,  the  son  of  Jesse  CURTIS  &  his  wife 

1758.      April  2     Nath'el,  the  son  of  David  HOUSE,  Jr.  &  Rhoda  his 

wife 

April  30     Hannah,  the  daughter  of  Isaac  BUCK  &  Mary  his  wife 
May  7th     Mary,  the  daughter  of  Shubael  MUNRO  &  Mary  his  wife 
Joseph,  the  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  &  Sage  his  wife 
May  14     Avis,  the  daughter  of  Wm.  WRITTEN  &  Mary  his  wife 
June  4     Sarah  &  Ruth,  the  daughters  of  Sarah  STAPLES 
June  18     Henchman,  the  son  of  Caleb  SYLVESTER  &  Desire  his  wife 
July  9     Hannah,  the  daughter  of  Othniel  PRATT  &  Mary  his  wife 
July  30     Margaret,  the  daughter  of  Wm.  CURTIS  &  Martha  his  wife 


136  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

July  30     Samuel,  the  son  of  Samuel  BARSTOW.  Jr,  &  Huldah  his  wife 

Amos,  the  son  of  Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  and  Desire  his  wife 

Octor  i     Waterman,  the  son  of  Joseph  JOSSELYN,  Junr  &  Mercy  his 

wife 

Daniel,  Lydia,  Calvin  &  Car,  the  children  of  Daniel  GARDNER  and 

Alice  his  wife 

Octor  22     Job,  the  son  of  Samuel  BARSTOW,  Jr.  and  Huldah  his  wife 

Novr  26     Amos  WRIGHT 

Amos,  Debbe,  Benjamin,  Charles,  Samuel  &  Joseph,  the  children  of 

Amos  WRIGHT  and  Mary  his  wife 

Decemr  3     Molly  Gardner,  the  daughter  of  Edmund  SYLVESTER  and 

Elizabeth  his  wife 

Decemr  3d     Mary,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  Jr.  and  Mary 

his  wife 

1 759.      March  4th     Eunice,  the  daughter  of  James  CLARK  &  Mar- 

garett  his  wife 

April  8th     Olive,  the  daughter  of  Lemuel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 
April  15     Ruth,  the  daughter  of  Robert  EELLS  and  Ruth  his  wife 
May  20     Wm.  the  son  of  Jno.  NICHOLSON  &  Lydia  hia  wife 
Joshua,  the  son  of  David  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda  his  wife 
June  4     Thankfull,  the  daughter  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  &  his  wife 
July  8     Huldah,  the  daughter  of  Isaac  HATCH,  Jr.  and  Hannah  his 
wife 

Ruth,  the  daughter  of  Thomas  CURTIS  and  Ruth  his  wife 
July  15     Joshua,  the  son  of  Benjn  MAN,  Jr.  and  Abigail  his  wife 
August  26     Elizabeth,  the  daughr  of  Joshua  STAPLES  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife 

Lydia,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE  &  Mercy  his  wife 
Elisha,  the  son  of  Joshua  SYMMONDS  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 
Cloe,  the  daughter  of  Nath'el  JOSSELYN  &  Sarah  his  wife 
Sepr  23     Mercy,  the  daughter  of  Daniel  GARDNER  &  Alice  his  wife 
Nov.  4     Leah,  the  daughter  of  David  JENKINS  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 
Nov.  18     Abigail,  the  daughter  of  the  Revd  Saml  BALDWIN  &  Hannah 
his  wife 

Barker,  the  son  of  Simeon  CURTIS  &  Lucy  his  wife 
176O-      Jany  27     Ruth,  the  daughter  of  Stephen  TORREY,  Jr.  &  Sa- 
rah his  wife 
Feby  24     Samuel,  the  son  of  Thomas  TORREY  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  137 

April  13     Gideon,  the  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  &  Sage  his  wife 

May  4     Betty,  the  daughter  of  Wm.  WRITTEN  &  Mary  his  wife 

June  i     Hannah,  the  daughter  of  Benj.  STUDLEY  &  Hannah  his  wife 

July  13     Alice,  the  daughter  of  David  JENKINS  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 

Eli,  the  son  of  Jeremiah  STETSON  &  Lucy  his  wife 

Joseph,  the  son  of  Samuel  BARSTOW,  Jr.  &  Huldah  his  wife 

Orphan,  the  daughter  of  Jesse  CURTIS,  deceased  &  Sarah  his  widow 

August  17     Rhoda,  the  daughter  of  Caleb  HOUSE  &  Elizabeth  his 

wife 

August  31     Japhet,  the  son  of  Eliab  STUDLEY  and  Elizabeth  his  wife 

Sepr  19     Matthew,  the  son  of  Thos.  SYLVESTER  &  Sarah  his  wife 

Octor  5     Betty,  daughter  of  Jesse  TORREY  &  Mary  his  wife 

Novr  1 6     Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  HATCH,  Jr.  &  Hannah  his  wife 

Thomas,  son  of  Amos  SYLVESTER  &  Desire  his  wife 

Jabez  Rose,  son  of  Benj.  BATES  &  Betty  his  wife 

Novr  30     Bethiah,  daughter  of  Edmund  SYLVESTER  &  Elizabeth  his 

wife 

1761.      Jany  19     Miranda,  daughter  of  Joshua  BAYLEY  &  Abigail 

his  wife 

Feby  15     Bathshua,  daughter  of  Michael  SYLVESTER  &  Ruth  his  wife 
Mar.  22     Lillis,  daughter  of  Lemuel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 
Mar.  29     Lucinda,  daughter  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  &  his  wife 
Apl.  12     Samuel,  son   of  the   Revd    Samuel    BALDWIN    &   Hannah 
Baldwin 

Apl.  19     Betty,  daughter  of  Robert  EELLES  &  Ruth  his  wife 
John,  son  of  Joseph  JOSSELYN,  Jr.  &  Mercy  his  wife 
Apl.  26     Abigail,  daughter  of  Caleb  HOUSE  &  Elizabeth  his  wife 
May  10     Lucy,  daughter  of  Simeon  CURTIS  &  Lucy  his  wife 
June  14     Elizabeth,  daughter  of   Joshua   BARSTOW  &  Elizabeth  his 
wife 

Shubael,  son  of  Shubael  MUNROE  &  Mary  his  wife 
August  1 6     Bathshua,  daughter  of  John  HATCH  &  Bathshua  his  wife 
August  30     Deborah,  daughter  of   David  STOCKBRIDGE  &  Jane  his 
wife 

Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  PALMER  &  his  wife 
Sept.  6     Joshua,  son  of  Nath'l  &  Sarah  JOSSELYN 

13     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Thomas  BARSTOW  &  his  wife 

20     Isaac,  son  of  George  BARSTOW  &  his  wife 


138  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Caleb  Randall,  son  of  Isaac  HATCH,  Jr.  &  Hannah  his  wife 

Novr  29     Rhoda,  daughter  of  David  HOUSE,  Jr.  &  Rhoda  his  wife 

1 762.  Jany  24     Paul,  son  of  Bezaleel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 

Mar.  14     Cloe,  daughter  of  Joshua  STAPLES  &  Elizabeth  his 
wife 

April  25     Joseph,  son  of  Nath'l  ROBBINS  &  Hannah  his  wife 
May  23     William,  son  of  William  WHITTEN  &  Mary  Whitten 

30     Elisha.  son  of  Waitstill  TURNER  &  Mary  Turner 
June  6     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  CURTIS  &  Ruth  Curtis 
Rachel,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  MERRITT  &  Rachel  his  wife 
June  13     Nathanael,  son  of  Thos.  BARSTOW  &  Sarah  his  wife 
Gideon,  son  of  Gideon  RANDALL  &  Rebecca  his  wife 
July  4     Alice,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Alice  GARDNER 
July  25     Betty,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  MERRITT  &  Rachel  his  wife 
Stephen,  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  &  Sage  his  wife 
August  i     John,  son  of  Jno.  HATCH  and  Bathshua  his  wife 
August  22     Nabby,  daughter  of  Joshua  BAYLEY  &  Abigail  his  wife 
Sept.  12     Job,  son  of  Jesse  TORREY  &  his  wife 

Sept.  19     Deborah,  daughter  of  Thomas  ROSE,  Jr.  &  Rhoda  his  wife 
Oct.  31     Jeremiah,  son  of  Jeremiah  STETSON  &  Lucy  his  wife 
Nov.  9     Olive,  daughter  of  Samuel  WITHERELL,  Jr.  and  Ruth  his  wife 
in  private  by  reason  of  the  child  being  sick 

Nov.  14     Martha,  daughter  of  Robert  STETSON  and  Hannah  his  wife 
Benjamin,  son  of  Benjn  &  Betty  BATES 

Nov.  21     Jacob,  son  of  Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  &  his  wife  Desire 
Decemr  12     Seth,  son  of  Seth  BAYLEY  &  Lydia  his  wife  ;  in  private 
by  reason  of  sickness 

1 763.  Jany  1 1     Ruth,  daughter  of  Stevens  and  Ruth  HATCH  ;  in 
private  by  reason  of  the  child  being  sick 

Feby  27     Samuel,  2d,  son  of  the  Revd  Samuel  &  Hannah  BALDWIN 

April  10     Samuel  WITHERELL,  Jr.  baptized 

Mary,  daughter  of  Caleb  HOUSE  &  his  wife  Elizabeth 

April  17     Melzer,  son  of  Marlbry  &  Mary  TURNER;   in  private  by 

reason  of  sickness 

April  24     Reuben,  son  of  Lemuel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 

May  i     Anna,  daughter  of  Gideon  and  Rosamond  STUDLEY 

June  12     George,  son  of  Gideon  STETSON  &  Elizabeth  his  wife;    in 

private  by  reason  of  sickness 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  139 

June  19     Asenath,  daughter  of  Simeon  &  Lucy  CURTIS 

Lillis  Turner  &  Grace,  daughters  of  Caleb  &  Desire  SYLVESTER 

July  10     Alice,  daughter  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  his  wife 

Gamaliel,  son  of  Joshua  &  Abigail  BAYLEY 

Zechariah,  son  of  Zechariah  &  Lydia  CURTIS 

July  17     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  MAN,  Jr.  &  Abigail  his  wife 

July  31     David,  son  of  David  &  Hannah  JACOB 

Huldah,  daughter  of  Samuel  BARSTOW,  Jr.  and  Huldah 

Augt  28     Huldah  Copelin,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Ruth  EELLES 

Hannah,  daughter  of  Job  &  Hannah  STETSON 

Sept.  1 1     Lydia,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  SYMMONDS 

Sarah,  Hannah  Witherell,  Mary  Lenthell,  daughters  of  "Wm.  Wither- 

ell  EELLES  &  Sarah  his  wife 

Octo.  2     Sarah,  daughter  of  Amos  &  Sarah  BERRY 

Octor  16     Betty,  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG 

Octor  23     Edmund,  son  of  Edmund  &  Betty  SYLVESTER 

Lois,  daughter  of  Stephen  TORREY,  Jr.  and  his  wife 

Debby,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 

Samuel,  Bezaleel,  Benjamin,  sons  of  Samuel  &  Priscilla  EELLES 

Novr  13     Christiana,  daughter  of  Nath'el  JOSSELYN  &  wife 

Nov.  17     Priscilla,  wife  of  Samuel   EELLES  in  private  by  reason  of 

sickness 

1764.      Jany  15     John  Reed,  son  of  John  &  Sage  JOSSELYN 

Feby  12     Joshua,  son  of  David  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda 
April  8     Margaret,  daughter  of  Seth  &  Lydia  BAYLEY 
April  15     Betty,  daughter  of  Elisha  and  Betty  CURTIS 
Rebecca,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rebecca  RANDALL 
May  6     Jemima,  daughter  of  Robert  and  Hannah  STETSON 
May  13     Hannah  Pratt,  an  adult  person,  daughter  of  Joshua  PRATT 

20     Margaret,  daughter  of  Lemuel  & WRITTEN 

June  10     Bethiah,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Alice  GARDNER 
June  17     John  Burdin,  son  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  BARSTOW  , 
Ezekiel  Turner,  son  of  John  &  Bathshua  HATCH 
July  i     Joseph,  son  of  William  &  Mary  TORREY 
July  8     Joseph,  son  of  Caleb  &  Desire  SYLVESTER 
Grace,  daughter  of  Wm.  &  Mary  WHITTEN 

August  5     Asenath,  daughter  of  George  & BARSTOW 

&  Lucinda,  children  of  Isaac  and  Hannah  HATCH 


I4O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

August  25      ,  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Sage  his  wife 

Ruth  Rowland,  daughter  of  Luke  STETSON 

Joseph  Dowse,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE 

Sepr  2     Mercy,  daughter  of  Shubael  &  Mary  MUNROK 

Mary  &  James,  children  of  Benj.  STUDLEY  &  wife 

Sept.  9     Nabby,  daughter  of  Bezaleel  CURTIS  &  his  wife 

Octor  6     Mary,  daughter  of  Waitstill  and  Mary  TURNER  in  private 

7     Zenos,  son  of  Benj.  &  Hannah  STUDLEY 
28     Susy  Gill,  son  of  Benj.  MAN,  Jr.  &  Abigail  his  wife 
Nov.  18     Lemmy,  son  of  Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 

25  Sagy,  daughter  of  John  &  Sage  JOSSELYN 
Deer  9     Thomas,  son  of  Thos.  ROSE,  Jr.  &  Rhoda 

1 765.      Feby  6     John,  son  of  John  &  Thankf ull  STETSON 

March  10     John,  son  of  Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  and  his  wife 
Desire 

Philip,  son  of  Samuel  BARSTOW,  Jr.  &  his  wife  Huldah 
March  31     Priscilla,  daughter  of  Wm.  Withll  &  Sarah  EELLES 

May  12      ,  child  of  Joshua  &  Abigail  BAYLEY 

,  child  of  Samel  WITHEREL,  Jr.  &  Ruth 

May  19     Joseph,  son  of  Benj.  £  Betty  BATES 

26  Deborah,  daughter  of  Elisha  &  Orphan  HOUSE 
June  2     Isaac,  son  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  wife 

9     Job,  son  of  Job  &  Betty  YOUNG 
23     Deborah,  daughter  of  Gershom  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
July  21     Hannah,  daughter  of  the   Revd  Samuel  &  Hannah   BALD- 
WIN 

28     Christiana,  daughter  of  Nathel  JOSSELYN  &  wife 
Sept.  i     Eliab,  son  of  Jesse  &  Mary  TORREY 

Joseph  &  Lydia  Stetson,  children  of  Marlbry  &  Mary  TURNER 
Oct.  13     Susanna,  daughter  of  Job  &  Hannah  STETSON 
Deer  i     Belcher,  son  of  Edmund  &  Betty  SYLVESTER 
Perez,  son  of  David  &  Hannah  JACOB 

Deer  8     Anna  Lenthell,  daughter  of  Robert  &  Ruth  EELLES 
Seth,  son  of  Seth  &  Lydia  BAYLEY 
1  766.     Jan7  20     Dowry,  son  of  Solomon  &  Aquilla  BATES 

March  9     Sagy  Randall,  daughter  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.   & 
Sage 
March  29     Beulah,  daughter  of  Lemuel  WHITTEN  &  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  14! 

March  30     Levi&  Solomon  Wheaton,  sons  of  Solomon  BATES,  Jr.  and 

Aquilla 

April  29     William,  son  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  SYMMONDS 

May  1 1     Abigail,  daughter  of  John  &  Thankf ull  STETSON 

1 8     Orpah,  daughter  of  Ruth  CHAPMAN 
June  8     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Seth  &  Bathshua  HOUSE 

15     Timothy  CHURCH 

29     Becca,  daughter  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  Lucy 
July  13     Amos,  son  of  Amos  &  Sarah  BERRY 

20     Bradbury,  daughter  of  Benj.  &  Bradbury  STETSON 

26    John,  son  of  Job  &  Betty  YOUNG 
July  26     Car,  son  of  Daniel  &  Alice  GARNETT 
August  3     Nabby,  daughter  of  Benj.  STUDLEY  &  wife 
August  10     Sarah,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rebecca  RANDALL 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY 
August  24     Homer,  son  of  Wm.  &  Mary  WRITTEN 

31     Jenny  Dowty,  daughter  of  Thos.  &  Sarah  BARSTOW 
Sept.  21     Mercy,  daughter  of  Benj.  &  Mercy  BASS 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Gershom  &  Deborah  HOUSE 
Octo.  19     Robert,  son  of  Michael  &  Ruth  SYLVESTER 
Martha,  daughter  of  Elisha  &  Betty  CURTIS 
Octo.  26     Deborah,  daughter  of  Othniel  &  Deborah  PRATT 
Nov.  30     Charles,  son  of  Benj.  MAN,  Jr.  &  Abigail 
Dec.  14     Cynthia  Sylvester,  daughter  of  John  &  Sage  JOSSELYN 
Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 

Decem.  14     Hannah,  daughter  of  Waitstill  and  Mary  TURNER 
Anna,  daughter  of  Jno.  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna 
1767.      February  8     Thomas,  son  of  Stevens  &  Ruth  HATCH 

April  12     Timothy,  son  of  Timothy  &  Lydia  ROSE 
April  26     Lydia,  daughter  of  Wm.  Witherell  &  Sarah  EELLES 
May  3     Desire  Rose,  daughter  of  Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr  &  Desire 
Bela,  son  of  Joshua  &  Abigail  BAYLEY 
Rhoda  Rogers,  daughter  of  Thomas  ROSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda 
May  10     Deborah,  daughter  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  and  Lucy 

24     Ezekiel    &    Rhoda   Vinall,  children   of   Ezekiel   &   Rachel 
MERRITT 

May  30     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjn  and  Bradbury  STETSON 
July  12     Elizabeth,  daughr  of  Solomon  and  Elizabeth  BRYANT 


142  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

August  2     Mary,  daughter  of  Simeon  &  Lucy  CURTIS 
August  1 6     Molly,  daughter  of  Benj.  and  Betty  BATES 

24     House,  son  of  Samuel  and  Huldah  BARSTOW 
Sept.  27     Richmond,  son  of  David  &  Hannah  JACOB 
Lydia,  daughter  of  Zechariah  and  Lydia  CURTIS 
Oct.  4     Lydia,  daughter  of  Elisha  &  Orphan  HOUSE 
Decemr  6     Robert  and  Nabby  (twins)  children  of  Robert  and  Ruth 
EELLES 
1768.     January  3     Charlotte,  daughter   of   John    CURTIS,    Jr.    and 

Anna 

January  10     Theophilus  &  Freelove  WITHERELL  and  their  children 
Deborah  and  Freelove 

January  31     Christopher,  son  of  Edmund  &  Betty  SYLVESTER 
March  13     Bathshua,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Bathshua  HOUSE 
April  10     Lucinda,  daughter  of  Michael  and  Ruth  SYLVISTER 
May  29     Timothy,  son  of  Timothy  &  Elizabeth  CHURCH 
June  5     Molly  Waterman,  daughter  of  Samuel  WAYFORD  and  wife 
June  5     Othniel,  son  of  Othniel  &  Deborah  PRATT 
June  12     Rosamond,  daughter  of  Gideon  and  Rosamond  STUDLEY 
July  3     Betty,  daughter  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  wife 
Laban,  son  of  Daniel  and  Alice  GARNETT 
Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Mercy  BASS 
August  14     Jane,  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG 

21     Thankfull,  daughter  of  John  and  Thankful  STETSON 
Sept.  4     Lucy  Pratt,  the  wife  of  Jonathan  PRATT 
Sept.  18     Lucy  &  Jonathan,  children  of  Jonathan  and  Lucy  PRATT 
Oct.  2     Molley,  daughter  of  Thomas  and  Sarah  BARSTOW 
Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  Rose,  Jr.  &  Rhoda 
Gershom,  son  of  Gershom  and  Deborah  HOUSE 
Octo.  23     Ruth,  daughter  of  John  and  Bathsheba  HATCH 
John  WITHERELL  and  his  children  John,  Hannah  &  Edward 
Oct.  30     Molley,  daughter  of  Marlbry  &  Mary  TURNER 
Levi,  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Sage 
Nov.  13     Perez,  son  of  Benj.  MAN,  Jr.  and  Abigail 
Decem.  4     William  Witherell,  son  of  Wm.  Witherell  &  Sarah  EELLES 
Jedediah,  son  of  Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 
Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Tamar  CARYL 
Mary,  daughter  of  the  Revd  Samuel  &  Hannah  BALDWIN 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  143 

1769.  March   19     Hannah,    daughter    of    Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr. 
Desire 

Lydia,  daughter  of  Timothy  &  Lydia  ROSE 

April  2     Hannah,  daughter  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  Lucy 

Rebecca  Studley,  and  Lucy  Studley,  daughters  of  Rebecca  STUDLEY 

April  16     William  Pitt,  son  of  Joshua  and  Abigail  BAYLEY 

30     Sarah,  daughter  of  Lemuel  &:  Ruth  CURTIS 
Eunice,  daughter  of  Jno.  and  Sage  JOSSELYN 
April  30     Edward,  son  of  Benj.  and  Bradbury  STETSON 
May  14     Jabez,  son  of  Jonathan  &  Lucy  PRATT 
July  2     Hannah,  daughter  of  David  &  Hannah  JACOB 
Betty,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Elizabeth  BRYANT 
July  23     Lydia,  daughter  of  Sarah  CURTIS 

August  4     Isaac  Jones,  son  of  Joseph  WOODWORTH  &  wife  :  in  private 
by  reason  of  sickness 

August  27     Luctnda,  daughter  of  John  &  Content  WITHERELL 
Sept.  10     Rebecca,  the  wife  of  Samuel  WITHERELL 
Charles,  son  of  Job  &  Betty  YOUNG 
October  15     Elias,  son  of  Stevens  &  Ruth  HATCH 

22     Samuel,  son  of  Solomon  BATES,  Jr.  and  wife 
Novr.  26     Barker,  son  of  Simeon  &  Lucy  CURTIS 

1770.  February  n     Bethany,  daughter  of   Lemuel  WRITTEN  and 
wife 

April  8     Juliette,  daughter  of  Michael  and  Ruth  SYLVESTER 

Lucinda.  daughter  of  Elisha  &  Betty  CURTIS 

May  6     Betty  and  Anna,  children  of  Joseph  and  Sarah  WOODWARD 

James,  son  of  Joanna  STUDLEY 

May  20     Mary,  daughter  of  Lemuel  &  Rachel  DELANO 

27     John,  son  of  Robert  &  Ruth  EEI.LES 
Ebenezer  &  Waterman,  sons  of  Ebenezer  and  Deborah  EDDY 
Alice,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY,  in  private  by  reason  of 
sickness 

June  3     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Hannah  BATES 
July  8     Mary,  daughter  of  Elisha  and  Orphan  HOUSE 
Nathanael  Sylvester,  son  of  Prince  and  Eunice  STETSON 
July  22     Olive,  daughter  of  Stockbridge  &  Olive  JOSSELYN 
Aug.  5     Betty,  daughter  of  Benj.  &  Betty  BATES 
Jerusha  &  Richard,  children  of  Leonard  HILL 


144  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Aug.  5     Dorothy,  daughter  of  Reuben  &  Dorothy  CLARK 
12     Sadoc,  son  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  wife 
26     Olive,  daughter  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Sage 

Seth,  son  of  Seth  and  Bathsheba  HOUSE 

Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  and  Anna  WILLET 

Israel,  son  of  Thomas  &  Susanna  HATCH 

Sepr  9     Zipporah,  daughter  of  Jno  and  Bathsheba  HATCH 

Octor  21     Chloe,  daughter  of  John  CLAP,  &c. 

Novr  1 8     Alice,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY 

Lemuel  Holmes,  son  of  Lemuel  & DELANO 

Novr.  25     Avis,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Avis  DWELLY 

Decemr  16     Curtis,  son  of  Joseph  and  Lydia  BROOKS 

1771.      Jan.  6     Lydia,  daughter  of  Lemuel  &  Ruth  CURTIS 
13     Nathanael,  son  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  Lucy 

Feby  3     Chloe,  daughter  of  Benja  MAN  and  wife 
24     Cindrilla,  daughter  of  Benja  &  Mercy  BASS 

Mar.  24     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  and STAPLES 

April  7     Lucy,  daughter  of  Edmund  and  Betty  SYLVESTER 

April  28     Melzer,  son  of  Gershom  and  Deborah  HOUSE 

Israel,  son  of  Israel  & PERRY 

May  5     Elisha,  son  of  Jonathan  and  Lucy  PRATT 

12     Grace,  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Alice  GARNETT 

26     Bethiah  Gushing,  daughter  of  the  Revd  Samuel  and  Hannah 

BALDWIN 

June  9     Deborah  Gushing,  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG 

July  14     James,  son  of  James  HOUSE,  deceased  and  his  widow  Grace 

House  ;  the  lad  about  17  years  old,  baptized  on  his  mother's  aut. 

July  21     John,  son  of  John  and  Thankfull  STETSON 

Lucinda,  daughter  of  Solomon  &  Aquilla  BATES 

July  21     Ruthy  &  Atherton,  children  of  Atherton  and  Ruth  WALES 

Levi,  son  of  Levi  and  Deborah  CORTHELL 

Aug.  4     Nathan,  son  of  Ebenezer  and  Deborah  EDDY 

Aug.  1 8     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Elisha  &  Betty  CURTIS 

Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  LAMBERT,  Jr.  and  Hannah 

Aug.  25     Seth,  son  of  Timo  &  Lydia  ROSE 

Sept.  22     Samuel  WOODWARD,  aged  20  years 

Octo.  6     Charles  &  Lydia,  children  of  David  HOUSE,   Jr.  and  Rhoda 

his  wife 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  H5 

Octo.  13     Susanna  Orr,  the  wife  of  James  ORR 
James,  son  of  James  and  Susanna  ORR 
Octo.  27     Joseph,  son  of  Benja  and  Bradbury  STETSON 
Mary,  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  3rd  &  Elizabeth 
Novr  10     Susanna,  Elizabeth  &  Mary,  children  of  Gideon  and  Eliza- 
beth STETSON 

Philip,  son  of  John  and  Content  WITHERELL 

Nov.  24     Jenny,  a  Negro-child,  servant  to  Jacob  &  Mary  SYLVESTER 
1772.      March  8     Stockbridge,  son  of  Stockbridge  &  Olive  JOSSE- 

LYN 

Abigail,  daughter  of  Asa  &  Abigail  TURNER 

March  22     Eunice  Turner,  daughter  of  Prince  and  Eunice  STETSON 
April  5     Hannah,  daughter  of  Timo  and  Mary  ROBBINS 

12     Lydia  and  Esther,  daughters  of  Isaac  and  Hannah  HATCH 
Lydia,  daughter  of  Seth  &  Alice  BAYLEY 

19     John,  son  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna  his  wife 

26     Lucy,  daughter  of  John  and  Bathsheba  HATCH 
May  17     Susanna,  daughter  of  Thos.  &  Susanna  HATCH 

24     Sarah  Hill,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Anna  WILLET 

31     Olive,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rebecca  RANDALL 
June  7     Jane  House,  the  wife  of  John  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Deborah,  their 
daughter 
June  7     Jeremiah,  son  of  Thos.  Ross,  Jr.  and  Rhoda  his  wife 

28     Peter,  son  Atherton  and  Ruth  WALES 
July  5     Solomon,  son  of  Solomon  &  Elizabeth  BRYANT 

19     Betty,  daughter  of  Amos  &  Betty  TURNER 
Aug.  9     Robert,  son  of  Michael  &  Ruth  SYLVESTER 

30     Thomas,  eon  of  Israel  & PERRY 

Sept.  i     Roland,  son  of  James  &  Zilpah  CURTIS,  in  private  by  reason 

of  sickness 

Sept.  ii     Rufus,  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE,  Jr.  and   Sage  his  wife;  by 

reason  of  sickness  in  private 

Sept.  17     Lemuel,  son  of  Lemuel  WHITTEN  and  wife;  by  reason  of 

sickness  in  private 

Octor  1 1     Nathanael,  son  of  Robert  and  Ruth  EELLS 

Thomas  WHITTEN,  Jr.  and  his  son  named  William  Peaks 

Oct.  25     John  Washburn,  son  of  Samuel  and  Elizabeth  STAPLES 

Octo.  25     Lydia  Holmes,  daughter  of  James  &  Susanna  ORR 


146  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Richmond,  son  of  Isaac  &  Hannah  HATCH 
Sarah  Whitten,  adult  daughter  of  Thomas  WRITTEN 
Hannah  and  Rachel  Farrar,  children  of  Joseph  CARYL 
&  wife 
22     Joseph,  son  of  Joshua  and  Avis  DWELLY 

1773.  March  14     Seth,  son  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  and  Lucy 

21     Prissy,  daughter  of   Joseph  RAMSDALE,  3d  and 
Elizabeth 

May  2     Bridget,  daughter  of  Jno.  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Jane  his  wife 
Betty,  daughter  of  Daniel  &  Betty  BARSTOW 
May  9     Lydia,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  BROOKS 

1 6     Leonard,  son  of  Ebenezer  and  Deborah  EDDY 
Thomas,  son  of  Isaac  LAMBERT,  Jr.  and  his  wife  Hannah 
May   29      Hannah    Stockbridge,    daughter   of    Timo.   &    Elizabeth 
CHURCH 

Huldah,  daughter  of  Benja  and  Mercy  BASS 
June  6     Lemuel,  son  of  Lemuel  &  Ruth  CURTIS 
Asenath,  daughter  of  Elijah  and  Susanna  STETSON 
June  27     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  and  Olive  STETSON 
July  1 8     David,  son  of  David  &  Susanna  TORREY 
Aug.  8     Christiana,  daughter  of  Widow  Sage  JOSSELYN 
Peninnah,  daughter  of  Robert  WHITE 
Aug.  22     Bethiah.  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG 
Mary,  daughter  of  Timo  &  Mary  ROBBINS 
Aug.  29     Lucy,  daughter  of  Edmund  &  Betty  SYLVESTER 
Sept.  5     Joseph,  son  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY 
Octo.  10     Mary,  daughter  of  Jonathan  &  Lucy  PRATT 

24     Lucy,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY 
Novr  21     Lemuel,  son  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  and  wife 
Rachel,  daughter  of  Thomas  WHITTEN,  Jr.  &  Rachel 

1774.  January  2     Charles,  son  of  Benja  &  Bradbury  STETSON 
Rebecca,  daughter  of  Jabez  and  Keturah  STUDLEY 

January  30     Kezia,  daughter  of  Melzar  &  Kezia  CURTIS 
March  13     Timothy,  son  of  John  and  Content  WITHERELL 

20     William,  son  of  the  Revd  Samuel  and  Hannah  BALDWIN 
April  10     Ruth,  daughter  of  Amos  &  Betty  TURNER 

17     Rachel,  daughter  of  John  and  Bathshua  HATCH 
Mary  Niles,  daughter  of  Atherton  &  Ruth  WALES 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  147 

April   17     Melzer,  son  of  Melzer  and  Kezia  CURTIS 

24    William,  son  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna  his  wife 
May  6     Christopher,  son  of  Solomon  and  Elizabeth  BRYANT  ;  in  priv- 
ate by  reason  of  sickness 
May  8     Daniel,  son  of  Daniel  and  Betty  BARSTOW 

15     Temperance,  daughter  of  Prince  &  Eunice  STETSON 

29     Zilpah,  daughter  of  John  and  Thankfull  STETSON 
June  1 1     Michal,  Daugr   of    Seth    and   Anna  BATES  ;  in  private  by 
reason  of  sickness 

June  19     Joseph,  son  of  Robert  and  Ruth  EELLKS 
Betty,  daughter  of  Orphan  HOUSE 
Joseph,  son  of  Mary  MAN 

July  3     Lucy,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Betty  BATES 
Abigail  Stockbridge,  daughter  of  Stockbridge  &  Olive  JOSSELYN 
July  31     Seth,  Joseph  Neal,  Paul,  Thomas,  Joshua,  Anna,  Becca  and 
Enos,  children  of  Seth  &  Anna  BATES 
Aug.  14     Sarah,  daughter  of  Sage  STAPLES 
Sepr  4     John  Tilden  TORREY,  an  adult,  aged 
Oct.  2     Joseph,  son  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY 
David,  son  of  Lemuel  and  Rachel  DELANO 

Oct.  8     Simeon,  son  of  Seth  WITHERELL  and  Hannah  ;  in  private  by 
reason  of  sickness 

Oct.  9     John,  son  of  Solomon  BATES,  Jr.  &  Aquilla 
Nov.  6     Snow,  son  of  David  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda 

13     Kzekiel,  son  of  Joshua  and  Margaret  BARSTOW 

27     Charles,  son  of  Timo  and  Lydia  ROSE 
Pompey,  negro-lad  of  Col.  STOCKBRIDGE 
Decemr  4     John,  son  of  John  HOUSE,  Jr.  and  Jane 

1 1     Charles,  son  of  Elijah  and  Susanna  STETSON 
1775      Jany  i     Abigail,  daughter  of  Zebulon  BOWKER  &  wife 
15     Bethiah,  daughter  of  Timo.  &  Mary  ROBBINS 
February  21     Eunice,  daughter  of    David  and  Hannah  JACOBS;    in 
private  by  reason  of  sickness 

April  30     Olive,  daughter  of  Widow  Hannah  RANDALL 
June  4     Olive,  daughter  of  Thos.  &  Olive  STETSON 

1 8     Hannah,  daughter  of  Tsraal  PERRY  &  wife 
June  25     Charles,  son  of  Isaac  LAMBERT,  Jr.  and  Hannah 
Abigail,  daughter  of  Hersey  &  Abigail  GILBERT 


148  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

William  Gilbert,  son  of  William  and  Rebecca  CURTIS 

July  1 6     Samuel,  son  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  &  wife 

Joshua,  son  of  Samuel  STAPLES  &  wife 

Aug.  13     Betty,  daughter  of  Lemuel  &  Rachel  DELANO 

Betty,  Townsend  Smith,  Oliver,  Levi,  Isaac,  Sarah  &  Chloe,  children 

of  Elijah  and  Leah  GARDNER 

Aug.  20     Martha,  daughter  of  John  and  Martha  BARNS 

Sepr  10     Rebecca,  daughter  of  William  &  Sarah  EELLES 

Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  RAMSDELL,  3rd  &  Elizabeth 

Sepr  12     Joseph,  son  of  Samuel  WITHERELL,  Jr.  &  wife;  in  private 

by  reason  of  sickness 

Octr  i     Lucy,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Avis  DWELLY 

ii     Asa,  son  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  wife 
Oct.  15     Ward,  son  of  Seth  &  Anna  BATES 
Caleb,  son  of  Benja  &  Bradbury  STETSON 
Zebulon,  son  of  Zebulon  and  Deborah  BOWKER 
Novr  5     Olive,  daughter  of  Mary  MAN 

Deer  1 6     Bradbury  Palmer,  daughter  of    Elisha  PALMER;  in  private 
by  reason  of  sickness 

Deer  17     Mable,  daugrof  Kelah  MINGO,  negro  woman 
1776.     January  7     Caleb,  son  of  Benja  &  Abigail  MAN 

Joseph,  son  of  William  &  Ruth  STOCKBRIDGE 
January  21     Ruth,  daughter  of  Hersey  and  Abigail  GILBERT 
Feb.  25     Jeremiah,  son  of  Melzer  and  Kezia  CURTIS 
March  3     Lucy  WRITTEN,  adult 

10     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY 
17     Alden,  son  of  Benja  &  Mercy  BASS 
April  21     Rachel,  daughter  of  Atherton  and  Ruth  WALKS 
Sarah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Lydia  BROOKS 
May  5     John,  son  of  John  &  Bathshua  HATCH 
Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  &  Susanna  HATCH 
May  19     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Timo  and  Mary  ROBBINS 
June  9     Hannah,  daughter  of  Gideon  and  Rebecca  RANDALL 

23     Sarah,  daughter  of  Jonathan  and  Lucy  PRATT 
Briggs,  son  of  Gershom  CURTIS  and  wife 
Hannah,  daughter  of  Benja  MAN,  Jr.  &  wife 
July  28     Gideon,  son  of  Gideon  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY 
Zilpah,  daughter  of  James  and  Zilpah  CURTIS 


ORIGINAL  RECORDS.  149 

Aug.  4     Susa,  daughter  of  David  and  Susanna  TORREY 

12     Philip,  son  of  Elisha  CURTIS;  in  private  by  reason  of  sick- 
ness 

Aug.  1 8     Lucy,  daughter  of  Capt.  Robt  &  Ruth  EELLES 
Sepr  22     Jabez,  son  of  Jabez  and  Keturah  STUDLEY 
Thomas,  son  of  Thos.  WRITTEN,  Jr.  and  wife 
Oct.  6     Huldah  CURTIS.     Adult 
Oct.  13     Davis,  son  of  Abner  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  wife 
Lucy,  daughter  of  the  Revd  Samuel  &  Hannah  BALDWIN 
Oct.  27     Elitheer,  daughter  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna 
Nov.  3     Elijah,  son  of  James  and  Lydia  TORREY 
Decemr  r     Ezekiel,  son  of  Amos  &  Betty  TURNER 
1777.      Feby  16     Charles,  son  of  Elijah  STETSON 

March  23     Betty,  daughter  of  Joshua  and  Margaret  BARS- 
TOW 

Sally,  daughter  of  Benja.  MAN,  Jr.  &  wife 
April  6     Lydia,  daughter  of  Solomon  and  Elizabeth  BRYANT 
April  13     Lucy,  daughter  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr.  and  wife 
June  i     Abigail,  daughter  of  Seth  &  Alice  BAYLEY 

Gershom,  son  of  John  and  Jane  HOUSE 
8     Sally,  daughter  of  Peleg  EWELL  and  wife 

Lucinda,  daughter  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  and  wife 
Ruth,  daughter  of  Thomas  STETSON  and  wife 
15     Ruth,  daughter  of  Timo  &  Lydia  ROSE 

Isaac,  son  of  Elijah  and  Leah  GARDNER 
29     Eli,  son  of  Seth  and  Anna  BATES 

Lucy,  daughter  of  Stockbridge  JOSSLYN  &  wife 
Abel,  son  of  Abel  &  Ruth  CURTIS 
July  6     Eunice,  daughter  of  Israel  PERRY  &  wife 

27     Prissy,  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  3rd  &  Elizabeth 
Augt.  10     Abigail,   wife    of    Elisha    SYLVESTER   and    Ruggles   their 
son 
Aug.  10     Elisha,  son  of  Benja  and  Bradbury  STETSON 

Rufus,  son  of  William  &  Rebecca  CURTIS 
17     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benja.  BATES  and  wife 
24     Lucy,  daughter  of  Daniel  and  Betty  BARSTOW 

Jesse,  son  of  James  &  Lydia  TORREY 
Sept.  14     Nathanael,  son  of  Lemuel  and  Ruth  CURTIS 


I$O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Sept.  30     Barney,  son  of  the  Widow  Rachel  MERRITT;  in  private  by 

reason  of  sickness 

Octr  i     Kinsman,  Deborah,  Calvin,  and  Charles,  children  of  Levi  & 

Deborah  CORTHELL 

Octr  5     Joseph  &  Lydia,  children  of BRIGGS 

19     David,  son  of  David  and  Susanna  TORREY 
Novr  9     Ruth,  daughter  of  William  &  Ruth  STOCKBRIDGE 

16     Diana,  daughter  of  Gershom  CURTIS  &  wife 

1778.  March  29     Robert,  son  of  Atherton  &  Ruth  WALES 
April  12     Gamaliel,  son  of  John  &  Bathshua  HATCH 

April  19     Deborah,  daughter  of  Zebulon  &  Deborah  BOWKER 
May  10     Desire,  daughter  of  Abner  CURTIS,  Jr.  &  wife 

15     Drusilla,  daughter  of  Job  and  Mercy  CASWELL  ;  in  private 
by  reason  of  sickness 

May  24     Levi,  John  &  Mercy,  children  of  Job  &  Mercy  CASWELL 
June  21     Cornelius,  son  of  Hersey  &  Abigail  GILBERT 
July  12     Melzer,  son  of  Melzer  and  Kezia  CURTIS 

19     Josiah,  son  of  Elijah  &  Hannah  GILBERT 
Aug.  2     Joshua,  son  of  John  and  Thankfull  STETSON 

9     Eleanor,  daughter  of  Joseph  and  Lydia  BROOKS 

1 6     Clarissa,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Mary  CURTIS 
Sept.  13     Lydia,  daughter  of  Major  John  &  Chloe  CLAP 
Oct.  4     Thomas  TORREY,  adult ;  in  private  by  reason  of  sickness 
Oct.  18     Perez,  son  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  and  wife 
Ruth,  daughter  of  Benja.  MAN,  Jr.  &  wife 

22     Susy,  daughter  of  Levi  and  Deborah  CORTHELL  ;  in  private 
by  reason  of  sickness 

Oct.  24     Lydia  Peterson,  daughter  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  &  wife ;  in  pri- 
vate by  reason  of  sickness 
Oct.  25     Joshua  Staples,  son  of  Sage  MORSE 

Nov.  i     Melzer,  Susanna,  Abijah,  Luther,  Calvin  and  Adam,  children 
of  the  widow  Betty  STETSON 

Dec.  6     Abigail,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  Rosamond  STUDLEY 
Decem.  20     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benja  and  Mercy  BASS 
Elitheer,  daughter  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna  his  wife 

1779.  Jany    J7     Mary   Bowker,    daughter   of    Joseph  and    Mary 
TORREY 

Feby  2 1     Caleb,  son  of  Gideon  &  Rebecca  RANDALL 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  !$! 

Feby  28     Lydia,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  &  Deborah  EDDY 

March  14     Edward,  son  of  Capt.  Robert  EELLES  &  wife 

April  ii     Elias  WHITTEN,  an  adult  person   and  his  daughter  Ruth, 

child  of  Elias  &  Deborah  Whitten 

May  2     Luthun,  son  of  Amos  &  Sarah  PERRY 

1 6     Mary,  daughter  of  John  &  Jane  HOUSE 
Gideon,  son  of  Abel  &  Ruth  CURTIS 

23     Rebecca,  daughter  of  William  &  Rebecca  CURTIS 
June  13     Barker,  son  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  Jr.  and  Elizabeth 
Paul,  son  of  Ebenezer  &  Mary  CURTIS 
July  4     Joanna,  daughter  of  Jonathan  &  Lucy  PRATT 
Septr  9     David,  son  of  Robert  WHITE,  in  private  by  reason  of  sick- 
ness 

Octr  31     Thankfull,  daughter  of  Seth  STETSON,  Jr  &  Lucy  his  wife 
Novr  14     Sibyl,  daughter  of  Timothy  ROBBINS  &  wife 
Novr  28     Molley,  daughter  of  Benja  &  Bradbury  STETSON 
Nov.  28     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  TORREY 
178O.      June  n     Fanny,    daughter   of   the   Revd    Samuel  &    Mrs. 
Hannah  BALDWIN 


BAPTISMS, 

PR.    ME 

JOHN   MELLEN 


1784.      March  28     Sarah,  child  of  Dea.  Timothy  ROBBINS 

May  30     Benjamin,  child  of  Elias  WHITING 
June  27     Charles,  child  of  Thomas  WHITING,  Jr. 
also  William  Read,  child  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE 
also  David,  child  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE,  Jr. 
July  25     Rukecy,  child  of  Lemuel  WHITING 
also  Samuel,  child  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr. 
Augt  1 8     Sally,  daughter  of  Solomon  BATES  ;  in  private 


152  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Augt  22     Mary  Gardner,  daughter  of  Benjamin  BASS 

Sepr  5     Joanna,  daughter  of  Melzar  CURTIS 

Sept.  5     Sarah,  daughter  of  Elias  WHITING 

also  Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  MAN 

Sept.  12     Reuben,  son  of  Seth  STETSON 

Octo.  3     Horatio,  son  of  Israel  PERRY 

Calvin,  son  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE 

Octo.  10     Calvin,  son  of  Joshua  BARSTOW 

Ruth,  daughter  of  Abel  CURTIS 

Betsey,  daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER 

Octo.  24     Reuben,  Mary  &  Hannah,  children  of  Caleb  ROGERS 

Novr  7     Joshua,  child  of  Gideon  STUDLY 

14     Emily,  grandchild  of  Benj.  SYLVESTER 

28     Ruth,  daughter  of  Col.  Amos  TURNER 
Reuben,  son  of  Snow  CURTIS 
Lydia  and  Joseph,  children  of  Job  TILDEN 
December  5     Hannah,  child  of  Elijah  GILBERT 

1785.  April  24     Turner,  child  of  Gershom  CURTIS 
May  i     John,  child  of  Atherton  WALES 

May  29     Sophia  Adams  &  Sylvia,  children  of  Mrs.  Orphan  GURNEY 
July  14     James,  child  of  Capt.  Seth  BATES  ;  in  private  ;  sick 
Augt  7     Lewis  &  Cyrus,  children  of  Benjamin  WHITE 
Nov.  6     Molley,  child  of  Joshua  MAN 
Philip,  child  of  Ruth  RAMSPALE 

1786.  April  16     John,  son  of  Dea.  Timothy  ROBBINS 
April  30     Hannah,  daughter  of  Dea.  Joseph  BROOKS 

May  28     James,  son  of  Stockbridge  JOSSLYN 
Martyn,  son  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE 
William,  son  of  Morgan  BREWSTER 
June  18     Michal,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  CURTIS 
June  25     Paul,  son  of  Israel  PERRY 
Ebenezer,  son  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 
July  1 6     Bela,  son  of  Snow  CURTIS 
August  13     Amos,  son  of  Elias  WHITING 

20     Charles  Chauncey,  son  of  Joshua  BARSTOW 
Octo.  15     Pamela,  daughter  of  Elisha  RECORDS 
Mary,  daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITE 
22     Martha  &  Rachel,  children  of  Ezra  BRIGGS,  Junr 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  153 

Octo.  29     Seth,  son  of  Coll.  Amos  TURNER 

Lydia,  daughter  of  Daniel  BABSTOW 
Calvin,  son  of  Adam  PERRY 
Betty,  daughter  of  Job  TILDEN 
Novr  5     Sylvia,  daughter  of  Solomon  BATES 
Priscilla,  daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER 
Novr.  12     Ruth  Torrey,  daughter  of  Caleb  ROGERS,  Jr. 

19     Asa  WHITING,  an  adult  person 
1T87.      March  29     Marshal  Lincoln,  son  of  Dr.  Peter  HOBART 

June  10     Laurentia,  daughter  of  Melzar  CURTIS 
July  22     Olive,  daughter  of  Thos.  WHITING,  Jr. 
Ruth  &  Anne,  children  of  James  WOODWORTH  ;  in  private ;  sick 
July  30     William,  son  of  Col.  Amos  TURNER  ;  in  private  ;  sick 
Augt.  12     Elijah  &  Sylvester,  children  of  James  WOODWORTH 
Sept.  1 6     Saba,  daughter  of  William  CURTIS 

23     Lucy,  daughter  of  Benjamin  FARRAR 
Octo.  28     Nathaniel,  son  of  John  CURTIS 
Nov.  4     Caleb  WHITING,  an  adult  person 
Susee  Gill,  daughter  of  Caleb  WHITING 
Nov.  4     Charles,  son  of  Gershom  CURTIS 

1 8     Lucy,  daughter  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 
1788.     June  15     Agnes,  daughter  of  Peter  SALMON 

Benjamin,  son  of  Joshua  MAN 
Martha,  daughter  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 
June  22     Levi,  son  of  Snow  CURTIS 
July  13     Lebbeus,  son  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE 
Horatio,  son  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE,  Jr. 

Augt.  3     Sarah,  wife  of  Joshua  JOSSLYN  • 

10     Ezekiel  Turner,  son  of  Ezekiel  Turner  HATCH 
13     Edmund,  son  of  Elias  WHITING  in  private,  being  sick 
Sept.  14     Betsy  Gushing,  daughter  of  Nathl.  BARSTOW 

Homer  &  Anna,  children  of  Homer  WHITING 
2 1     Ezra,  son  of  Ezra  BRIGGS,  Jr. 
28     Gideon,  son  of  Adam  PERRY 
Octr  5     Lydia,  daughter  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 
12     Christopher,  son  of  Stockbridge  JOSSLYN 

Robert  &  Samuel,  twin  sons  of  Robert  SALMON 
1 8     Sophia,  daughter  of  Joshua  BARSTOW 


154 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


Nov.  1 6     Reuben,  son  of  Solomon  BATES 

1 789.  May  10     Calvin,  Edward,  James,  Labbeus  &  Mary,  children 
of  Calvin  CURTIS 

May  17     Caleb,  son  of  Caleb  WHITING 

June  14     Martha,  child  of  Capn  Calvin  CURTIS,  sick  at  home 

June  21     Jonathan,  a  negro  man  that  lives  with  Major  BAILEY 

Augt  23     Benjamin,  son  of  Joel  SYLVESTER 

Sept.  6     Church  &  Deborah,  son  &  daughter  of  Jonan  PRATT 

Nabby  Baker,  daughter  of  Israel  PERRY 
20    Charles,  son  of  James  WOODWORTH 
Sepr  20     Job,  son  of  Job  TILDEN,  Jr. 
Octo.  4     Judson,  son  of  Joshua  JOSSLYN 

11  Martyn,  son  of  Seth  STETSON 
Susanna,  daughter  of  Melzar  CURTIS 
Bathsheba,  daughter  of  Snow  CURTIS 

1790.  May  2     Joseph,  son  of  Capn  Albert  SMITH 
June  27     Amos,  son  of  Ezekiel  Turner  HATCH 

July  4     Samuel,  son  of  William  CURTIS 

1 1     Deborah,  daughter  of  Nathl  BARSTOW 
July  25     Sarah  &  Betsy  Eelles,  children  of  John  BARSTOW 
Sept.  5     Elias,  son  of  the  widow  of  Elias  WHITING 

12  John,  son  of  Robert  SALMON 

19     Anson,  Walter  &  Thomas,  sons  of  the  widow  Sylvina  ROB- 
BINS 

26     Sylvia,  daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITE 
Sepr  26     Betty,  daughter  of  Elisha  RECORDS 
Oct.  17     Betsey,  daughter  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE 

Asa,  son  of  Asa  WHITING 
24     James,  Israel,  Rebecca,  Abigail  &  Lucy,  children  of  Seth 

BAILEY 

31     Sylvia,  daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER 
1791-      Jany  24     Tamsen,  wife  of  Joseph  BATES,  in  private,  sick 

May  i     Luther,  son  of  Melzar  CURTIS 
May  22     Deborah,  daughter  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE 

Polly,  daughter  of  Nathaniel  BARSTOW 
29     Lucius,  son  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr. 
June  12     Lucy,  daughter  of  Caleb  WHITING 
July  3     Nabby,  daughter  of  Capn  Daniel  BARSTOW 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  1 55 

July  3     Polly,  daughter  of  Job  TILDEN,  Jr. 

Augt  14     Benjn  Chamberlain,  son  of  Jonathan  PRAT 

Oct.  9     John,  son  of  John  BARSTOW 

1 6     Robert,  son  of  Snow  CURTIS 
Dec.  4     Elisha,  son  of  EHsha  SYMMONDS 

Ambrose  Low  &  Ira  Lewis,  twin  sons  of  Joshua  JOSSLYN 

25     William,  son  of  Robert  SALMON 

1792.  May  20     Ezra,  son  of  Ezra  BEALES 
June  3     Joseph,  son  of  Joel  SYLVESTER 

June  24     Matilda,  daughter  of  David  JACOBS,  Jr. 
July  22     Martin,  son  of  Thomas  WHITING,  Jr. 

29     Anna,  Fanny  &  Bela,  children  of  Bela  MAN 
Augt  5     John  Gushing,  son  of  Job  YOUNG 

14     Avis,  daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER,  in  private 
Octo.  21     Elijah,  son  of  Asa  WHITING 
Oct.  21     Triphena,  daughter  of  Homer  WHITING 
Novr  1 8     Sally,  wife  of  Oliver  WINSLOW 
Oliver,  son  of  the  above  Oliver  WINSLOW 

1 793.  April  7      Albert,  son  of  Capn  Albert  SMITH 
June  9     Sage  Man,  daughter  of  Caleb  WHITING 

July  14     Benjamin,  son  of  Joseph  NEAL 
Abigail,  daughter  of  Charles  MAN 

Sepr  29     ,  child  of  Job  TILDEN 

Octo.  6     Mary  Randal,  daughter  of  Snow  CURTIS 

Job,  son  of  Job  YOUNG 

Oct.  13     Sylvia  Bailey,  daughter  of  William  STOCKBEIDGE 

Ruth, daughter  of  David  STOCK.BRIDGE  ;  Abraham,  son  of  Joshua  JOSLYN 

1794.  May  18     Molly  Gushing,  daughter  of  Lieut.  Joshua  MAN 
Polly  Barker,  daughter  of  John  PERRY 

June  8     Elisha,  son  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 

29     Hannah,  daughter  of  John  BARSTOW 
Sept.  28     Hannah  Bailey,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  HATCH 

Oct.  12      ,  child  of  Isaac  TURNER 

19     Sarah,  daughter  of  Joel  SYLVESTER 
Nov.  9     Huldah  Eelles,  daughter  of  Wilm  &  Huldah  WING 
23     Hannah  Eddy,  daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITMAN 

1795.  May  17     Debbe  Dwelly,  daughter  of  Asa  WHITING 

31     Elijah,  son  of  Elijah  SYLVESTER 


156  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

June  21     Ruth,  Sarah,  Francis,  David  &  Reuben,  children  of  Belcher 

CLARK  &  Sarah  his  wife 

July  21     Hannah  FORD;  adult;  in  private  bee.  of  sickness 

Aug.  2     Melzar  Hatch,  son  of  Ezra  BEALS 

Sept.  6     John,  son  of  Joseph  NEAL 

Caleb,  son  of  Caleb  WHITING 

13     Adoniram,  son  of  Benjamin  FARRAR 
Oct.  25     Mary,  daughter  of  Albert  SMITH 
Nabbe  Eelles,  daughter  of  Josiah  SMITH 
Novr  8     Hiram,  son  of  David  JACOB,  Junr 
Edward,  son  of  John  BARSTOW 

Novr  17     Hannah,  wife  of  Elisha  CURTIS,  Jr.,  in  private,  unwell 
1 796.      May  i     Frederick  JOHNSON,  an  adult 

July  3     Benjamin,  son  of  Benja  BASS,  Jr. 
July  10     Phebe  MANSON,  an  adult 
Lydia  BATES,  an  adult 
Sept.  25     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  MAN 
Nov.  13     Lucy  Barker,  daughter  of  Job  YOUNG 
20     Agnes,  daughter  of  Robert  SALMON 

Lucy,  daughter  of  Josiah  SMITH 
1  797.      April  2     Mercy  Tolrnan,  daughter  of  Benja  BASS,  Jr. 

30     Benjamin,  son  of  Benjamin  WHITMAN 
July  2     Nabbe,  daughter  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 

9     Sallee,  daughter  of  Job  TILDEN 
Sept.  17     Sarah,  daughter  of  Joseph  NEAL 
Sage,  daughter  of  Caleb  WHITING 

Sept.  24     Elizabeth  Tory,  Mary  &  Ruth,  adults,  daughters  of  Samuel 
GROCE 

Elizabeth,  adult  daughter  of  Lot  RAMSDEL 
Decem.  3     Benjn  Hearsey,  son  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 

10     John,  son  of  Albert  SMITH,  esqr. 
Deer  25     Isaac,  son  of  Joel  SYLVESTER,  in  private,  sick 
1798.     Jany  14     Ruth  Copeland,  daughter  of  Josiah  SMITH 
March  4     Nancy  Delano,  daughter  of  Seth  BATES,  Jr. 
April  29     Charles,  son  of  Dr.  Melzar  DWELLY 
May  20     Joshua  Barker,  son  of  Job  YOUNG 
Elizabeth  Briggs,  daughter  of  Elijah  SYLVESTER 
June  10     Rebecca,  wife  of  Timothy  CHURCH 


ORIGINAL    RECOROS.  157 

June  10     Timothy,  son  of  said  Timothy  CHURCH  &  wife 

Asa,  son  of  Asa  WHITING 

Maria,  daughter  of  David  JACOBS,  Jr. 

July  15     John,  son  of  Joel  SYLVESTER 

Aug.  26     Turner  STETSON,  adult  &  father  of  a  family 

Sept.  2     Joseph  BATES,  aged  65,  admitted  into  ye  Chh.  same  time 

Turner  &  Ruth,  children  of  Turner  STETSON 

Oct.  28     Lemuel,  son  of  Lemuel  DWELLY 

Nov.  ii     William,    son  of  Willm  WING  of  Hartford,  Connect;  his 

wife's  account. 

1 799.  March  3     David,  son  Capn  Joshua  MAN 

April  2 1     Lydia  Rose,  daughter  of  Turner  STETSON,  in  pri- 
vate, sick 
July  7     Michael,  son  of  Benja  BASS,  Jr. 

Elizabeth  Bowen,  daughter  of  Josiah  SMITH 
14     Bathsheba,  daughter  of  Snow  CURTIS 
21     Joseph  dishing,  son  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE 
Aug.  1 8     Thomas  Miller,  son  of  Albert  SMITH,  esqr. 
Octo.  6     Mary,  daughter  of  John  CURTIS,  lately  deceased 
Nov.  10     Sally  Smith,  daughter  of  Dr.  Melzar  DWELLY 
17     Josiah,  son  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 
Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  DWELLY 

1800.  April  20     Ezra,  son  of  Caleb  WHITING 
June  29     William,  son  of  Timothy  CHURCH 

July  6     Simeon,  son  of  Job  YOUNG 
Seth,  son  of  Seth  ROSE 
Nathaniel,  son  of  Elijah  BARSTOW 
Augt.  3     Lydia  Rose,  daughter  of  Turner  STETSON 
24     Samuel  STETSON,  an  adult. 

Lydia,  wife  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 

Rachel,  daughter  of  Joshua  DWELLY   ' 
Sepr  7     Zilpah,  daughter  of  Samuel  STETSON 
Hariot,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 
Octo.  5     William,  son  of  Snow  CURTIS 

Abigail  Stetson,  John,  Mary  Josslyn,  &  Charles,  children  of  Shubael 
MUNKO  on  his  wives'  account 

Oct.  5     Christiana  &  Isaac,  children  of  Christiana  JOSLYN 
12     Marcia  &  Stephen,  children  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE 


158  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Oct.  12     Benjamin,  son  of  John  BARSTOW 

Nov.  9     George  Washington,  son  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 

Mary,  daughter  of  Charles  JOSLYN,  Pembroke 

Dec.  21     Ruth  Copeland,  daughter  of  William  WING,  of  Hartford, 

Connecticut 

1801.  May  17     John,  son  of  Benjn  BASS,  Junr 

24     Marrie,  daughter  of  Charles  MAN 
June  7     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Albert  SMITH,  esqr 
Sepr  6     Edward,  son  of  Edward  STETSON,  on  wife's  account 
Sepr  20     Maria  Angelina,  daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITMAN,  esqr. ;  in 
private,  sick 
Oct.  1 1     Salome,  daughter  of  John  BARSTOW 

18     William,  son  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 
Nov.  i     Mary  Lenthal,  daughter  of  Josiah  SMITH 
Lucy  Dwelly,  daughter  of  Seth  ROSE 
Deer  20     Henry  Maurice  Lisle,  son  of  Benjamin  WHITMAN,  esqr 

1802.  April  4     Hariot,  daughter  of  Dr.  Melzar  DWELLY 

25     Jerusha,  daughter  of  Joel  SYLVESTER 
June  6     Hulda  Bass,  daughter  of  Robert  EELLES 
Lucy  Eelles,  daughter  of  Elijah  BARSTOW 
July  4     Thomas  Foster,  son  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 
Samuel  Stetson,  son  of  Timothy  CHURCH 
July  ii     Eliza,  daughter  of  Edmund  STETSON 
Aug.  i     Peter  Russell,  son  of  Robert  SALMOND 
Sepr  5     Philinda  DAMON,  an  adult 
Oct.  5     Ruth  GROCE,  adult  &  in  years  but  very  sick 
Oct.  10     Elizabeth  £  Joanna,  twins  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS 
Nov.  14     John,  son  of  Joshua  DWELLY 

28     Sarah  Barker,  daughter  of  Capn  Albert  SMITH 

Barker  Curtis,  son  of  Job  YOUNG 
18O3       Feby  13     Josiah  Miller,  son  of  Josiah  SMITH 

July  10     Christopher  Sylvester,  son  of  Benj.  BASS,  Junr 
Albert,  son  of  Samuel  STETSON 

Sept.  1 1     Mary  Eelles  &  Bradbury  Eelles,  twins  of  Edward  STETSON 
Oct.  2     Aristides,  son  of  Turner  STETSON 

Melzar,  son  of  Melzar  HATCH 
23     Betty,  daughter  of  Asa  WHITING 
30     Avis,  daughter  of  William  WHITING 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

18O4.      March  15     John  Milton,  son  of  Dr.  Melzar  DWELLY 

May  13     Ezekiel,  son  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 
June  24     Charles,  son  of  Seth  ROSE 

Aug.  19     ,  son  of  Charles  JOSLYN 

Sepr  9     Thomas,  son  of  Benjn  Healy  CLARK 

Keturah  &  Eliza,  daughters  of  Jabez  STUDLEY,  Junr 
Sarah  Bass,  daughter  of  Joseph  EELLES 
23     Jerod,  son  of  Caleb  WHITING 
Oct.  7     Amos,  son  of  Amos  BATES 

28     Ruth,  daughter  of  Stephen  BAILY,  Junr 
— Fany  Smith,  daughter  of  William  WING 


159 


BAPTISMS 

BY    THE 

REVD    JOSEPH    BARKER. 


18O5.      August    Jane  Rusel,  daughter  of  Lemuel  DWELLY 

Barden  &  Michal,  twin  children  of  Benja.  BASS,  Jr. 

Robbert,  son  of  Robbert  EELLS 

Benja  Healy,  son  of  Benja  H.  CLARK 

Lucinda,  daughter  of  Joseph  EELLS 

John,  son  of  Jabez  STUDLEY,  Jr. 

Sarah,  daughter  of  Melzar  HATCH 

Martin,  son  of  Timothy  CHUECH 


BAPTISMS 

BY    ME 

CALVIN   CHADDOCK. 


18O6.      Aug.  12     Benj.  Day,  son  of  Benj.  FILLIMORE 

Sept.  28     Elijah,  son  of  Elijah  BARSTOW 
Martin,  son  of  Seth  ROSE 
Almira,  daughter  of  Joshua  DWELLY 


l6<D  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1807.  April  30     Lydia  Stetson,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 
Aug.  23     Mary  Stone  &  Nancy,  both  daughters  of  Calvin  & 

Militiah  CHADDOCK 

Sept.  13     Ruth  Turner,  daughter  of  Benj.  BASS,  Jr. 

1808.  May  29     Bathshua  Turner,  daughter  of  Melzar  HATCH 
July  24     Sarah  Barker,  daughter  of  Capt.  Albert  SMITH 

July  24     George,  son  of  Jabez  STUDLEY,  Jr. 

Sept.  18     Elizabeth  Rose,  daughter  of  Timothy  CHURCH 

Oct.  2     Lucy,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  TURNER 

Decemr  **     John  Shaw  Sumner,  son  of  Calvin  &  Militiah  CHADDOCK 

1809.  July  9     George  Russel,  son  of  Lemuel  &  Jane  DWELL* 

1810.  July  29     Mary,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Mary  TOTMAN 
1814.      Sept.  n     Joseph,  son  of  Joshua  & DWELLY 

Robert,  son  of  Joseph  &  Sally  EELLS 

1819.  June  6     Ruth  Bailey,  daughter  of  Lebbeus  &  Lydia  STOCK- 
BRIDGE 

Horace  Tower,  Henry  Blanchard,  William  Witherell,  Nancy,  Eliza- 
beth Jane,  children  of  Samuel  &  Rusha  EELLS 

Fanny,  Zilpha,   Reuben,  Abigail,  John,   Mary,  Samuel,  children   of 
Samuel  £  Abigail  STETSON 

1820.  September  3     Angelina,  Cassandria,  Avis   Dwelley,   John, 
James,  children  of  Joshua  &  Priscilla  STETSON 

July  2     James  Gardner,  George  Williams,  children  of  Joseph  &  Sa- 
rah EELLS 

September  3     Melitiah    Chaddock,  daughter   of   Samuel   &   Abigail 
STETSON 

1821.  October  28     Betsey  Homer,  daughter  of  Lebbeus  &  Lydia 
STOCKBRIDGE 

1822.  October  6     A  child  of  George  and  Nancy  CUSHING 
October  13     Rebecca  Mellen,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Abigail 

STETSON 

1824.  April  17     Edwin  Williams,  Nabby  Eells,  Andrew,  children 
of  Elijah  &  Lucy  BARSTOW 

1825,  May  20     Helena  Maria  Thompson,  daughter  of  Samuel  & 
Rusha  EELLS 

May  20     Wm.  Ebenezer,  son  of  Bathshua  DAWS 

May  20     Libeus,  son  of  Libeus  and  Lydia  STOCKBRIDGE 

May  20     Melatiah  Chaddock,  daughter  of  Samuel  £  Abigail  STETSON 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  l6l 

August  6     Lucy  Williams,  daughter  of  William  &  Lucy  CHURCH 

A  child  of  Levi  & NASH 

1826.      June  4     George  Mitchell,  son  of  Rufus  &  Huldah  BATES 

June  25     Bethiah  Baker,  Abagail  Neal,  Nancy  Newell,  chil- 
dren of  Isaac  &  Bethiah  COOK 

August  6     Jeremiah,  son  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 
Ruben  Tower,  Loisa,  Andrew  Jackson,  Sylvia,  Joshua,  Mary,  children 
of  Joseph  &  Grace  FOSTER 

August  20     Ruben  A.,  Zenas,  Edwin,  Abagail  Jane,  Hariot  Newel, 
Andrew,  children  of  Ruben  &  Abagail  ROGERS 

1828.  April  6     Mercy  Tolman,  Lucinda  Bass,  Hannah,  Thomas, 
children  of  Mercy,  wife  of  Thomas  WRIGHT 

April  27     Almira,  George,  Samuel,  Charles,  Henry,  Louisa,  William 
Priscilla,  children  of  Christiana,  wife  of  Zebulon  CLARK 
April  27     Betsey  Fog,  child  of  Rusha  wife  of  Samuel  EELLS 
April  27     Sophrona  Meed,  child  of  Abigail  wife  of  Reuben  ROGERS 
September  9     Lydia  Lane,  child  of  Lydia  wife  of  Lebbeus  STOCK- 
BRIDGE 

October  3     William,  son  of  William  &  Lucy  CHURCH 
October  3     Henry  Martyn,  child  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 
October  3     Matthy  FERRY  (or  Perry)  (an  adult) 

1829.  June  7     Mary  Augusta,  daughter  of  Christiana  wife  of  Zebu- 
Ion  CLARK 

June  7     James,  son  of  Mercy  wife  of  Thomas  WRIGHT 

August  9     Turner,  son  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 

August  9     Sophia,  wife  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN 

Josiah  Warren,  Nathaniel,  Philip,  William   Henry,  children  of  Josiah 

&  Sophia  CHAMBERLAIN 

1830.  April  n     Sarah  Loring,  child  of  William  &  Lucy  CHURCH 
June  20     Reuben,  son  of  Rufus  &  Huldah  BATES 

October  17     George  Russell,  Jane  Russell,  children  of   Mrs.  Jane 
MIRIAM  (widow) 

November  2  r     Michael  Robert,  Edmund  Quincy,  children  of  the  wife 
of  Michael  SYLVESTER 

1831.  November  6     Myron    Smith,  child   of   William   &   Harriet 
SANFORD 

1833.      April  7     Henry  Martin,  child  of  Samuel  &  Abigail  STETSON 
by  REV.  MR.  BRIGHAM 


l62  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

April  7  George,  son  of  Thomas  &  Mercy  WEIGHT  ;  by  REV.  MR. 
BRIGHAM 

1834.      Elizabeth  Adams,  child  of  George  W.  LOVELL  and 

wife  on  her  account 

1835.      Lucy  Hale,  child  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN  and  wife 

on  their  account 

July  12     Isaac,  child  of  Isaac  M.  &  Lucinda  Eells  WILDER,  on  her 

account 

August  23     Ruth  Turner,  child  of  Geo.  W.  LOVEWELL  and  wife  on 

her  account 

August  23     Eliza   Maria,    child   of  William   CHURCH  and  wife  ;  on 

their  account 

September  6     Zylpha  Ann,  daughter  of  Albert  STETSON  &  wife  and 

Fanny  Stetson  PERRY  ;  on  their  account 

Benjamin  MUNRO,  who  was  also  received  into  the  church  according 

to  a  previous  vote 

1836.  April         Elisha  Bass,  child  of  Thomas  and  Mercy  WRIGHT 
on  her  account 

May  22     Mary  Curtis,  Benja  Williams,  Lucinda  Thompson,  children 

of  Benja  MUNKO  and  wife  on  his  account 

June  5     Almira  ESTES,  an  adult 

June  5     Abbie  W.  DWELLY,  an  adult 

June  5     Anna  S.  DWELLY,  an  adult 

June  5     Sarah  Bass,  Ruth,  Albert  Smith,  Thomas  Dunning,  Analen- 

the,  children  of   Joseph  EELLS,  Jr.  and  Sarah   B.  his  wife  ;    on  her 

account 

October  2     Lucinda  COPELAND,  an  adult;  Almira  BATES,  an  adult 

1837.  May  29     Lorenzo  Thomas,  grandson  of  Dea.  Isaac  COOK 
and  Bethiah  his  wife  on  their  account  and  at  their  house  the 

child  being  dangerously  ill 

June  4  Ruth  Jenkins,  Sybbil  Robbins,  Fanny,  Betsey  Russell,  Re- 
becca White,  Celia  Ann  Micheal,  children  of  Widow  Ruth  BATES  ;  on 
her  account 

August  6  William  Henry,  child  of  Benjamin  MUNRO  &  wife  :  on  his 
account 

October  i     Betsey  BARSTOW,  an  adult,  on  a  profession  of  faith 
Priecilla  Bowker,  child  of  Joseph  &  Sarah  B.  EELLS  ;  at  their  residence 
on  their  account  the  child  being  dangerously  sick 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  163 

Lucinda  Bass,  child  of  Joseph  and  Sarah  B.  EELLS 

1838.  June  24     William  Carver,  child  of  Rufus  BATES  and  wife  by 
REV.  DANIEL  THOMAS  on  their  account 

Ruth  Williams,  child  of  M.  W.  and  Ruth  B.  S.  STETSON,  by  REV. 

DANIEL  THOMAS  on  her  account 

July  22     George  Barden,  child  of  George  W.  LOYEWELL  and  wife,  on 

her  account 

A  child  of  Stephen  JOSSELYN  and  Eliza  his  wife;  on  her  account 

October  8     Sarah  Ann  HARLOW,  foster  child  of  Rev.  A.  G.  DUNCAN 

&  wife  and  child   Chs.   Harlow :    at  the  point  of  death ;  on  their 

account. 

1839.  July  7     Mary  Bradbury  Eells,  child  of  Martin  and  Caroline 
S.  CHURCH,  on  her  account 

September  i     Joseph  Eells,  son  of  Isaac  M.  &  Lucinda  WTILDKR,  on 

their  account 

September  i     John  Calvin,  son  of  John  C.  and  Sarah  T.  WILDER,  on 

their  account 

September  i     Elizabeth   Brooks,    daughter    of   Joseph   &   Sarah  B. 

EELLS,  on  their  account 

1840.  May  3     Lucius  Williams,  son  of  Wm.  P.  RUSSELL  &  Almira 
B.  his  wife,  on  her  account 

July  5     Laura  Ann,  child  of  George  W.  LOVEWELL  and  Michael  B. 

his  wife 

July  19     MaryTolman,  daughter  of  Martin  W.  &  Ruth  B.  S.  STETSON 

1841.  January  3     Charles  Ellis   HARLOW,  Foster  child  of  A.  G. 
DUNCAN  &  wife,  on  their  account 

July  4     George  &  Francis,  twin  children  of  Josiah  and  Sophia  CHAM- 
BERLAIN on  their  account 
Lyman,  child  of  William  P.  &  Almira  RUSSELL,  on  her  account 

1842.  June  3     Lucinda   Eells,    child   of   I.    M.    and   Lucinda  E. 
WILDER  at  their  bouse  it  being  very  sick 

September  4     Marcus  Packard,  child  of  Wm.  P.  and  Almira  RUSSEL, 

on  her  account 

September  n     David  Brainerd,  child  of  Benja.  MONRO  and  wife,  on 

his  account 

September  18     George    Stevens,  child  of  Stephen  S.  JOSSELYN  and 

wife,  on  her  account 

October  30     William  COPELAND,  an  adult,  on  a  profession  of  his  faun 

October  30     Abner  WOOD,  an  adult,  on  a  profession  of  his  faith 


164  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1843.  January  i     Betsey  Homer,  child  of  Martin  W.  and  Ruth  B. 
S.  STETSON,  on  her  account 

January  29  Samuel  Harvey,  Timothy,  Julitta  Sylvester,  Sarah  Eliza- 
beth, Mary  Adeline,  Robert  Sylvester,  children  of  Saml.  S.  and  Eliza- 
beth CHURCH 

January  29  Margaret  Besse,  Mary  Besse,  Ezra,  children  of  Abner 
WOOD  and  wife  on  his  account 

January  29  Loama  Burgess,  Susanna  Frost,  Elizabeth  Belcher,  chil- 
dren of  Robert  SYLVESTER  &  wife 

September  u  Josephine,  daughter  of  George  W.  &  Michel  LOVE- 
WELL 

September  19  Sarah  Jane,  Benja.  Franklin,  Laura  Adelaide,  Lucy 
Ann,  John  Edwards,  Amelia  Frances,  children  of  John  SYLVESTER  & 
wife 

1844.  May   19     Hannah   Melissa,    child    of    Martin    &    Caroline 
CHURCH  ;  by  REV.  MR.  WIGHT  of  Scituate 

June  2     Elizabeth  Stetson,  child  of  Wm.  P.  &  Almira  RUSSEL,  on  her 

account 

June  **     Sarah  Emery,  child  of  Robert  &  Sarah  SYLVESTER,  by  REV. 

MR.  WALKER 

Benjamin,  child  of  S.  S.  CHURCH  &  wife,  by  REV.  MR.  WALKER 

July  14     Edward  Payson,  child  of  M.  W.  STETSON  &  Ruth  B.  Stetson 

on  her  account 

1845.  October  8     Julitte,  child  of  Robert  &  Sarah  SYLVESTER 

1847.  October  3     George  Russel,  son  of  Benja  MONRO  &  Mary 
his  wife  on  his  account 

1848.  March  14     Martin  S.  TORREY,  being  sick  and  very  low,  hav- 
ing professed  his  faith  in  Christ  and  desiring  to  be  baptized 

was  baptized  in  private  by  me  agreeably  to  Acts  8 :  36-38 

August  6     Luther  Wright,  Sophia  Ann,  Josiah  Bartlett,  children  of 

Rev.  Cyrus  HOLMES  and  wife 

September  3     Priscilla   Clark,    child   of   George    &   Priscilla   Clark 

EELLS  on  their  account  in  private,  the  child  being  very  sick. 

N.B.  Bro.  Eells  is  a  member  of  Church  in  Westerly,  R.I.  and  Sis- 
ter E.  is  a  member  of  the  Episcopal  Chh.  in  Hanover. 

September  24     Robert,  son  of  Robert  &  Sarah  SYLVESTER 

October  8     James,    son    of   George   &    Michal    LOVEWELL,    on   her 

account :  brought  by  her  alone 

October  15     Hannah,  daughter  of  Martin  &  Ruth  S.  STETSON,  on  her 

account :  brought  by  her  alone 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  165 

1849.  January  7     Mrs.  Saba  D.  BARSTOW,  an  adult 
January  7     Mrs.  Lucy  J.  REED,  an  adult 

January  7     Widow  Sarah  W.  TOLMAN,  an  adult 

January  7     Charles,  son  of  Widow  Sarah  W.  TOLMAN 

April  22     George  Edward,  Ellen  Eells,  children  of  Levett  &  Abigail 

STOCKBRIDGE,  on  her  account 

July  i     Wm.  Estes,  Bethiah  Cook,  Mary  Glass,  Lucy  Paulina,  Cela 

Judd,  Eliza  Butler,  Augustine,  children  of  Samuel  &  Lucy  J.  RIED,  on 

her  account 

Charles  Robert,  child  of  Abner  WOOD  &  wife,  on  his  account 

1850.  November  i     George  Arthur,  child  of  Martin  W.  &  Ruth  B. 
STETSON,  on  her  account 

1852.  November  7     Lucy  SYLVESTER,  an  adult 

1853.  January  2     William  T.  LAPHAM,  an  adult 
Martha  A.  SYLVESTER,  an  adult 

Julia  Ann  PERRY,  an  adult 

Martha  Ann,  child  of  Melvin  STODDARD  &  wife  on  their  account 

Benja.  Coats  & ,  children  of  Robert  SYLVESTER,  2d  &  wife,  on 

their  account 

April  16     Alfred  Halleck,  son  of  Dr.  A.  C.  GARRETT  and  wife  at  their 

house  she  being  very  low 

May  i     James  T.  TOLMAN,  an  adult,  on  profession  of  faith 

Edwin  TAYLOR,  an  adult,  on  profession  of  faith 

June  26     Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  TOLMAN,  Jr.  &  wife  on  their  account 

1854.  January  8     Daniel  E.  DAMON,  an  adult 
January  8     Lemuel  FREEMAN,  an  adult 

January  8     Diana  FREEMAN,  wife  of  Lemuel  Freeman 

1857.  November  i     Priscilla  F.  JOSSELYN 

November  i     Henry  I  Idon,   Philip    Herbert,    children   of 
Philip  CHAMBERLIN  &  wife,  presented  by  her 

November  i     Ruth   Ella,  Ruby  May,  children  of    Reuben  STETSON 
&  wife,  presented  by  her 

November  i     Adelia  Frances,  child  of  John  CAREY  &  wife,  presented 
by  her 

1858.  May  i     Elliott  Williams,  child  of  Turner  STETSON  &  wife, 
presented  by  her 

I860.      September  16     Mrs.  Lucy  HERSEY,  an  adult 

September  16     Emma  Augusta,  child  of  Martha  STETSON  & 
wife,  presented  by  her 


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ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


September  16     Jane  Barstow,  child  of  Robert  HERSEY  and  wife,  pre- 
sented by  her 

September  16     Charles  Heman,  child  of  Charles  DYER,  Jr.  &  wife, 
presented  by  her 

1861.  November  18     Widow  Ruth  JOSSELYN 
November  18     Mrs.  Mahala  CORBIN 

1862.  September  7     Sarah  Ellis,  child  of  Turner  STETSON  &  wife, 
presented  by  her 

1863.  July  5     Miss  Alice  Jane  HATCH,  an  adult 

July  5     Francis  Waldo,  child  of  Charles  DYER,  Jr.  and  wife, 
presented  by  her 

1864.  November  6     Julia  Ann   SYLVESTER,  adopted  daughter   of 
Joseph  B.  &  Lucy  W.  Sylvester,  presented  by  her 

1866.      June  24     Mary  Henry,  daughter  of  Turner  STETSON  &  wife, 
presented  by  her 


THIRD    MEETING    HOUSE   OK   THE   FIRST   CONGREGATIONAL    CHURCH    AT    HANOVER. 
ERECTED   A.D.    1827,    UN    THE   PRESENT    SITE. 


CHAPTER  VII. 


DISMISSIONS,  SUSPENSIONS  AND  EXCOMMUNICATIONS 
FROM  THE  CHURCH  AS  RECORDED. 

1757-1865 


1757.  Novr  17  Thomas  BOURN,  dismissed  &  recommended  to 
the  Church  of  Christ  in  Sandwich 

176O.  April  6  Anna  the  wife  of  Jno.  BRAY  dismissed  and  recom- 
mended to  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Harpswell 

1762.  August  15  Rebecca  the  wife  of  Daniel  ALDEN,  Esqr.  Dis- 
missed and  recommended  to  the  Church  of  Christ  in  Stafford 
in  Connecticut 

1773  Feby  i  Tho  WILKS  and  Wife  and  their  children  John, 
Ann  and  Caroline  Wilks  dismissed  and  recommended  to 
the  chh.  of  Christ  in  Abbington 

December  19     Jeremiah  and  Lucy  STETSON.     Dismissed  and 
recommended  to  the  2d  Chh.  in  Pembroke 

1776.  March  3  Stevens  and  Ruth  HATCH,  dismissed  and  recom- 
mended to  the  Church  in  Spencer 

Sepr  15     Ruth  LAMBERT,  dismissed  and  recommended    to 
the  church  of  Christ  in  No.  5 

Deer  29     Othniel  and  Deborah  PRATT  dismissed  and  recom- 
mended to  the  Chh.  of  Christ  in  Spencer 


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ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


DISMISSIONS  AFTER  REVD  MR.  MELLEN'S 
INSTALMENT. 


1 785.     April  24    The  Chh.   dismist  &  recommended  the  Widow 

Hannah  STETSON  to  the  Chh.  in  Sylvester 
1791.      Jany  16     Dismissed  Ruth  the  wife  of  Saml  WITHEREL  of 

Chesterfield  to  the  Chh.  in  that  town 

1795.  Octr  18     Dismissed  &  recommended   Edmund  EASTMAN  to 
the  Chh.  in  Limerick,  he  being  now  their  Pastor  elect 

1796.  Augt  14     Dismissed   and   recommended  the   wife   of    Job 
YOUNG  to  the  Chh.  of  Christ  in  Belfast  (Province  of  Main) 
October  30     Dismissed  &  recommended  Peleg  EWELL  to  the 
Chh.  in  Francistown,  New  Hampshire ;  also 

the  Widow  Content  WITHEREL  to  the  Chh.  in  Pittsfield 
18OO.      Sepr  7     Dismissed  &  recommended  the  Widow  Alice  BAILY 

to  the  church  of  Christ  in  Freport 
18O2.      May  2d     Dismist  &  recommended  wife  of  Elisha   CURTIS, 

Junr  to  ye  chh.  in  New  Salem  in  New  Hampshire 

1825.  March  4     Voted  that  Ezekiel  TURNER,  Benjamin  BASS  and 
Sarah  CLARK  be  suspended  from  the  fellowship  and  commun- 
ion of  this  church  for  the  space  of  three  months. 

November  16  Voted  that  Brother  Ezekiel  TURNER  and  Sister  Sarah 
CLARKE  be  excommunicated  from  the  fellowship  and  communion  of  this 
Church. 

A  request  was  communicated  to  the  Church  from  Sister  Mary 
TOLMAN  requesting  to  be  dismissed  from  this  Chh.  and  recom- 
mended to  the  Chh.  in  Boston  under  the  pastoral  care  of  the 
Rev.  William  Jenks. 

Voted  to  grant  the  request. 

1826.  April  3     Mary  PERRY  wife  of  Joshua :  removed  to  the  Chh. 
in 

1828.      August  i     Nancy  GUSHING  of  Situate  dismissed  and  recom- 
mended to  the  Rev.  Mr.  Jewett's  church  Situate 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  169 

1829.  August  7     Mrs.  Meletiah  CHADWICK  (relict  of  Revd)  letter 
to  the  chh.  of  New  Bedford  care  of  Rev.  Mr.  Holmes. 

December  26     Grace  F.  SMITH  was  commended  in  usual  form  to  the 
church  in  Edgartown,  M.  Vineyard. 

1830.  March  14     Mrs.  Elizabeth  RAMSDEL  of  Weston  dismissed  to 
the  church  in  that  place 

November  5     Voted  that  the  Widow  Polly  MANN  be  excommunicated 
from  this  church 

1834.  January  [last  Friday  of]  Voted  that  Jane  MERIAM  be  cut  off 
from  the  Church  in  going  to  the  Baptists  without  consulting 
with  the  Chh.  and  neglecting  to  give  the  church  satisfaction  until  she 
manifest  true  repentance  and  return  with  sincere  confession  of  her 
violations  of  covenant. 

January  [last  Friday  of]  At  a  regular  meeting  on  *  *  *  *, 
1833  the  case  of  Joshua  DWELLEY  was  considered  whereupon  it 
appeared  that  he  had  embraced  the  heresy  of  Universalism  and 
refused  to  listen  to  the  admonitions  or  regard  the  labor  of  the 
brethren  with  him. 

Voted  that  he  be  cut  off  from  the  watch  &>  fellowship  of  the  Chh. 
October  **     Roxana  NYE  dismissed  to  a  Presbyterian  chh.  in  Cin- 
cinnati, O. 

1836.      August  7     By  vote  of  the  church  Elizabeth  TORREY  and 
Bashua  DAWS  recommended  to  the  watch  and  fellowship  of 
the  church  of  Christ  in  North  Yarmouth,  Me. 

1838.      June  15     Mrs.  LydiaF.  P.  BAKER:  by  letter  of  recommenda- 
tion to  3rd  Cong.  Church  in  Abington 

1841.  June  4  Voted  to  give  Brother  Joshua  PERRY  a  hearing  in 
relation  to  his  case,  he  having  had  a  controversy  with  the 
Church  in  relation  to  certain  points  of  doctrine  and  practice  growing 
mostly  out  (of)  his  doctrinal  views  and  the  church  after  a  series  of 
meetings  without  satisfying  him,  having  voted  to  postpone  indefinitely 
the  whole  affair  whereupon  he  withdrew  from  the  Parish  and  from 
meetings  &  fellowship  of  the  church  for  some  months.  He  having 
expressed  a  desire  to  appear  before  the  church,  the  church  voted  as 
above. 

June  1 1  Church  held  a  meeting  to  hear  bro.  Joshua  PERRY 
who  again  brought  before  them  his  old  controversy  with  some 
additional  views. 


T/O  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

July  2     Church  conference.  Mr.  PERRY  continued  his  remarks. 

July  30  Church  meeting.  Mr.  PERRY  again  labored  on  his 
points  of  doctrine  and  practice. 

September  3  Church  meeting.  Mr.  PERRY  appeared  again 
on  the  same  subject:  adjourned  to  meet  on  the  I7th  inst. 

September  17  Church  met.  Bro.  PERRY  again  before  the 
Church. 

Voted  that  Deacons  Barstow  &  Cook  &  bro.  E.  Bass  be  a  commit- 
tee to  look  after  any  persons  who  have  neglected  to  support  gospel 
institutions  &  to  attend  public  worship  and  any  other  cases  that 
require  discipline. 

December  3 1  Church  met.  The  comee  on  cases  of  discipline 
reported  in  part  that  they  had  labored  with  Bro.  Joshua  PERRY 
who  in  their  opinion  had  embraced  heretical  opinions  in  relation 
to  the  agency  of  God  and  the  doctrine  of  Regeneration  &  Sanc- 
tification  by  the  efficient  agency  of  the  Holy  Ghost  &  the  doct- 
rine of  the  atonement  and  who  had  also  neglected  gospel 
ordinances  &  fellowship  with  this  church. 

Voted  that  Mr.  Perry  be  cited  to  appear  before  the  chh.  to  answer 
to  the  above  charges  on  Jan.  29,  1842. 

1842.  January  29  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  Church  bro. 
Joshua  Perry  appeared  and  after  some  discussion  the 
report  of  the  committee  was  recommitted  with  instruction  to 
obtain  in  writing  from  Mr.  Perry  a  precise  statement  of  the  dif- 
ference between  him  and  the  church  in  relation  to  the  doctrines 
on  which  he  is  charged  with  heresy. 

March  4  At  a  regular  meeting  the  church  received  the  re- 
port of  the  com'ee  on  Mr.  Perry's  case.  The  report  did  not 
contain  a  precise  statement  of  the  difference  of  belief  but  only 
an  asseveration  in  general  terms  that  he  had  never  to  his  knowl- 
edge denied  the  doctrines  as  held  by  the  church.  The  church 
after  considering  the  subject  at  some  length 

Voted  that  in  view  of  the  favorable  indications  of  revival  to  suspend 
the  farther  consideration  of  Mr.  Perry's  case  for  three  months. 

June  3  At  a  regular  meeting  the  chh.  resumed  the  considera- 
tion of  Mr.  J.  Perry's  case.  He  was  questioned  in  relation 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IJ \ 

to  his  belief  of  the  work  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  He  affirmed 
that  conversion  was  affected  only  by  moral  power  which  he  de- 
fined to  be  the  truth  and  the  character  of  God  combined  and 
because  the  spirit  has  revealed  the  truth  he  may  therefore  be 
said  to  renew  sinners.  He  was  requested  to  state  also  why  he 
had  forsaken  the  ministrations  of  the  word  in  this  place  and 
neglected  to  support  gospel  institutions.  He  affirmed  that  the 
church  had  no  right  to  require  him  to  come  to  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per. He  affirmed  also  that  he  had  lost  his  confidence  in  the  Pas- 
tor. After  considerable  discussion  it  was 

Voted  to  adjourn  to  Tuesday  the  yth  inst. 

June  7  The  church  met  according  to  adjournment.  The 
case  of  Mr.  Joshua  Perry  came  again  under  consideration  after 
prayer  by  the  Pastor.  The  church,  after  a  protracted  discussion 
and  consideration  of  the  whole  subject, 

Voted  to  appoint  brethren  Dea.  Cook,  John  C.  Wilder  and  Elisha 
Bass,  a  committee  to  consider  and  report  what  action  the  church 
should  take  in  relation  to  it. 

The  Committee  reported  as  follows :  "Whereas  brother 
Joshua  Perry  has  embraced  sentiments  essentially  different  from 
the  confession  of  faith  adopted  by  this  church  ;  and  whereas  he 
has  absented  himself  from  the  communion  of  the  church  and 
refuses  to  submit  to  the  regular  discipline  of  the  church  in  con- 
fessing his  faults,  and  making  Christian  satisfaction  for  them  as 
he  has  covenanted  to  do."  Therefore  :  Resolved  that  brother 
Joshua  Perry  be  no  longer  considered  a  member  of  this  church  un- 
less he  confess  his  errors  and  faults  and  return  to  its  commun- 
ion within  three  months. 

The  report  upon  motion  was  adopted  as  the  final  action  of  the  chh. 
5  to  2  and  one  member  not  voting. 

After  prayer  by  Dea.  Cook  the  meeting  was  dissolved. 

July  i  At  a  regular  church  meeting  the  Comm'ee  on  Disci- 
pline entered  a  complaint  against  bro.  William  CHURCH  for  hav- 
ing for  nearly  two  years  forsaken  the  public  worship  of  God  and 
refusing  to  support  the  gospel  with  this  church.  The  committee 
stated  that  they  had  labored  with  bro.  Church  without  getting 
satisfaction  and  that  he  persisted  in  maintaining  his  position  con- 
trary to  his  covenant  obligations : 


\J2  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Voted  that  bro.  Wm.  Church  be  cited  to  appear  and  answer  to  the 
charge  brought  against  him. 

July  29  Church  met  according  to  adjournment.  Bro.  Wm. 
Church's  case  was  taken  up  for  consideration.  He  refused  to 
appear  to  answer  to  the  citation  but  sent  a  communication  in 
which  he  shifted  the  issue  between  him  and  the  church  :  where- 
upon bro.  Isaac  Cook  was  appointed  a  committee  to  wait  upon 
him  and  explain  to  him  the  views  of  the  church  in  relation  to 
his  communication  and  endeavor  to  induce  him  to  appear  Bro. 
Cook  reported  that  he  had  labored  in  vain.  After  considerable 
discussion  the  church  adjourned,  after  requesting  the  pastor  to 
seek  an  interview  with  him. 

September  2  The  church  met.  Bro.  Church  remained  con- 
tumacious. The  Pastor  reported  that  he  had  in  company  with 
Dea.  J.  Cook  sought  an  interview  with  him  but  found  him 
unchanged  in  his  purposes  and  unable  to  give  any  reasonable 
satisfaction.  After  much  discussion  it  was 

Moved  and  carried  that  at  the  end  of  three  months  bro.  William 
Church  be  considered  no  longer  a  member  in  fellowship  with  this  church 
unless  he  shall  within  that  time  manifest  repentance  for  his  faults  and 
make  suitable  confessions. 

December  30  Voted  that  Bro.  Rufus  Bates  be  cited  to  appear  be- 
fore the  church  and  justify  (if  he  can)  his  general  course  for  two  or 
three  years  past. 

1843.  February  3  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  church  the 
case  of  bro.  Rufus  BATES  was  considered  in  relation  to  the  fol- 
lowing charges : 

ist.  Withholding  support  from  the  gospel  ministry  in  the 
church. 

2nd.  Neglecting  to  attend  on  the  preaching  of  the  gospel  and 
"other  meetings  of  the  church." 

Bro.  Bates  had  been  cited  to  appear  and  give  satisfaction.  He 
did  not  appear.  After  much  discussion  of  his  case  the  church 

Voted  that  Rufus  Bates  be  and  hereby  is  excluded  from  the  commun- 
ion and  fellowship  and  privilege  si  this  church.  Dea.  Cook  was  re- 
quested to  inform  him  of  the  doings  of  the  church. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  173 

March  3  The  church  met  for  prep,  lecture  &  conference. 
The  Committee  of  Discipline,  Reported  that  they  had  com- 
menced labor  with  bro.  Albert  STETSON  "for  neglect  of  the  gos- 
pel &  its  institutions  in  this  church."  They  had  taken  the  first 
and  second  step  but  they  had  not  gained  their  brother  therefore 
they  "  told  it  to  the  church." 

Whereupon  voted  that  Bro.  Albert  Stetson  be  cited  to  appear  be- 
fore the  church  to  answer  for  himself.  Bro.  Monro  was  requested  to 
notify  him. 

March  31  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  church  the  case  of 
bro.  Albert  Stetson  was  considered.  He  was  not  present  but  a 
communication  from  him  was  rec'd  and  after  much  discussion  & 
consideration  of  its  reasons  it  was  unanimously 

Voted  That  the  church  are  not  satisfied  the  reasons  assigned  are  a 
sufficient  justification  for  an  entire  disregard  on  his  part  of  all  cove- 
nant obligations,  i.e.  in  the  church  and  that  his  case  be  deferred  to 
the  next  meeting. 

May  5  At  a  regular  meeting  of  the  church  the  case  of  bro. 
Albert  Stetson  was  again  considered.  As  he  did  not  appear  he 
was  viewed  as  contumacious  but  in  regard  to  the  desires  of  some 
of  the  brethren  it  was 

Voted  that  his  case  be  deferred  to  the  next  conference. 

June  2  The  church  met  in  regular  church  meeting.  The 
case  of  bro.  Albert  Stetson  was  again  under  consideration.  The 
Pastor  read  a  second  communication  from  him  and  after  consid- 
ering it  it  was 

Voted  to  send  bro.  Chamberlin  to  request  his  attendance  &  hear 
the  church  who  reported  that  Bro.  Stetson  still  refused  to  appear  be- 
fore the  church. 

Whereupon  after  still  further  discussion  and  deliberation  it 
was 

Voted  nem.  con.  "  Whereas,  bro.  Albert  Stetson  has  neglected  the 
gospel  and  its  institutions  in  this  church  and  refuses  to  confess  his 
fault  and  make  Christian  satisfaction,  therefore,  resolved  that  his  con- 
nection with  this  church  be  and  hereby  is  dissolved." 

N.B.     Bro.  Bass  was  requested  to  communicate  this  vote  to  him. 


1/4  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1845.  June  9  Sister  Ann  S.  HATCH  was  dismissed  to  unite  with 
Rev.  Dr.  D.  Tappan's  Church  in  North  Marshfield,  prior  to 

this  date. 

1847,  December  31  Voted  that  Bro.  Benjamin  MUNRO  at  his  own 
request  be  dismissed  and  recommended  to  the  church  in 

Scituate. 

1854.  March  10     William  Copeland         Sarah  Sylvester 

Ebenr  B.  Rowland  Julia  A.  Turner 
James  Turner  Huldah  F.  Sampson 

Alfred  C.  Garratt          Martha  A.  Sylvester 
Isaac  M.  Wilder  Lucinda  Copeland 

Robt  Sylvester,  and      Ruth  Wilder 
James  T.  Tolman          Geo.  W.  Eells 
Lucy  Copeland  Wm.  T.  Lapham 

Marcy  B.  Eells  Leml  Freeman 

Priscilla  Eells  Robert  Sylvester 

Charles  F.  Bowman  Diana  Freeman 
Daniel  E.  Damon  Lucinda  Wilder 
Mary  Tolman  Mary  Bates 

Rhoda  Ford  Jane  Copeland 

Abby  W.  Stockbridge   Abby  E.  Barstow  & 

Sophia  A.  Holmes         Christiana    Clark  :     were 

dismissed  to  be  organized  into  a  Trinitarian  Cong.  Church  at  The 
"  Four  Corners"  and  when  so  organized  they  will  be  considered  no 
longer  as  members  of  this  church. 

1855.  June  15     Voted  to  grant  Mrs.  Laura  J.  D.  KING,  daughter 
of  Rev.  Mr.  Duncan  a  letter  of  dismission  and  recommenda- 
tion to  the  Congregational  Church  in  North  Asms  at  her  own  re- 
quest.    The  letter  was  forwarded  by  the  care  of  her  father. 

December  16  The  following  is  the  copy  of  a  letter  of  dismis- 
sion and  recommendation  of  Mr.  Benj.  WATERMAN  to  the  first 
Cong'l  chh.  in  Scituate: 

HANOVER,  Feby  19,  1855. 
The  First  Congregational  Church  in  Hanover 

To  The  First  Cong'l  Chh.  in  Scituate. 
REV.  AND  BELOVED: 

Bro.  Benjamin  Waterman  a  member  of  this 
church  in  regular  standing,  having  requested  a  letter  of  dismission 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  1/5 

and  recommendation  to  you,  the  church  have  voted  the  same.  When 
received  by  you  his  particular  relation  with  us  will  be  considered  at 
an  end.  ISAAC  COOK,  Dea. 

Attest  J.  FREEMAN,  Pastor. 

December  17  The  following  is  a  note  from  the  Rev.  Mr. 
Wight,  Pastor  of  the  Cong'l  chh.  in  Scituate  : 

"Bro.  Benjamin  Waterman  of  your  church  bro't  a  letter  of  dismis- 
sion from  yr.  ch.  and  recommendation  to  ours  (last  July).  He 
handed  the  letter  to  me  but  has  not  been  present  at  our  church  meet- 
ings &  so  it  has  not  been  acted  upon.  As  he  has  removed  back  to 
H.  to  reside,  I  have  supposed  it  proper  to  return  the  letter  having 
found  it  agreeable  to  him. 

A  true  copy  :     Attest  J.  FREEMAN,  Pastor, 

1858.      April  n     Voted  at  the  request  of  Bro.  Benjamin  S.  Water- 
man to  give  him  a  letter  of  dismission  and  recommendation 
to  the  Congregational  Church  in  Centre  Abington. 

July  2  The  case  of  brother  *  *  *  came  up.  Agreeable  to 
the  wish  expressed  by  the  chh.  Bro.  *  *  *  stated  some  things  as 
he  understood  them.  He  said  that  he  had  done  nothing  wrong 
and  read  a  paper  signed  by  those  who  had  accused  him  of  tres- 
pass against  them,  in  the  presence  of  Perez  Simmons,  esqr.  ex- 
culpating him  of  all  blame,  but  as  there  are  many  conflicting 
reports  the  brethren  thought  it  might  be  well  to  look  into  the 
matter  further  and  consequently  appointed  a  committee  for  this 
purpose  consisting  of  Dea.  Isaac  Cook,  bros.  Elisha  Bass  and 
Samuel  S.  Church. 

July  27  Chh.  met  in  conference.  The  committee  chosen  at 
the  previous  meeting  July  2,  were  called  to  report  on  Bro.  *  *  * 
case  and  they  did  so.  After  a  free  discussion  and  expression  of 
feeling  the  following  votes  were  passed  : 

Voted  That  we  accept  the  report  of  our  committee. 

Voted  That  there  is  not  sufficient  evidence,  to  our  minds,  to  sus- 
tain the  charges  brought  against  brother  *  *  *. 

Dea.  Cook  expressed  the  wish  that  if  the  committee  were 
retained,  to  be  excused  from  serving  on  the  committee  as  the 
chh.  did  not  perceive  the  necessity  of  a  committee  any  further. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Voted  That  the  committee  be  excused  from  further  service. 

The  responsibility  now  seems  to  devolve  upon  each  member  to 
do  what  he  can  in  the  case ;  if  he  can  get  any  more  light  on  the 
subject  or  any  valid  evidence  of  bro  :  *  *  *  being  guilty  to  com- 
municate the  same  to  the  chh. 

August  2  Chh  met  for  business  agreeable  to  notice  given 
on  the  Sabbath  Aug.  1st.  Bro.  *  *  *  case  was  further  attended 
to.  Bro.  Bass  moved  that  we  reconsider  the  vote  passed  at  the 
last  meeting  to  wit : 

That  there  is  not  sufficient  evidence  to  our  minds  to  sustain  the 
charges  brought  against  bro.  *  *  *.  Seconded  by  bro.  Thayer. 

After  some  discussion  bro.  Bass  withdrew  his  motidn  for  the 
purpose  of  adding  an  amendment : 

Moved  that  whereas  in  the  vote  passed  at  the  last  meeting  viz: 
there  is  not  sufficient  evidence  to  our  minds  to  sustain  the  charges 
brought  against  brother  *  *  *  it  was  not  designed  to  acquit  bro.  *  * 
and  mistaken  impressions  have  been  received  from  it  in  some  instances, 
we  do  hereby  reconsider  that  vote  :  seconded  by  bro.  Thayer,  unani- 
mous vote. 

Moved  by  bro.  Chamberlin  that  a  committee  of  three  be  chosen  to 
attend  to  the  further  prosecution  of  the  business  before  the  church. 

Voted  that  Bro.  *  *  *  be  suspended  from  the  communion  of  this 
chh.  for  one  year,  unless  within  that  time  he  can  give  satisfaction  to 
the  chh. 

At  the  end  of  one  year,  if  not  settled  before,  the  case  is  to 
be  called  up  for  final  action.  This  is  the  understanding  of  the 
chh.  as  expressed  in  their  remarks  though  no  formal  vote  was 
taken  upon  it  specifically. 

Voted.  That  the  pastor  communicate  to  bro :  *  *  *  the  vote  of 
his  suspension  from  the  communion  of  this  chh.  for  one  year  &c. 

[This  communication  was  made  to  Bro  :  *  *  *  the  evening  of 
the  same  day. 

Attest.  J.  FREEMAN,  Pastor: 

1859.     August  2     *  *  *  The  doings  of  the  Church  on  the  case 

of  brother  *  *  *  at  the  last  meeting  on  it  one  year  ago, 

were  read.     Very  few  members  were  present  so  that  it  was  not 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  1/7 

deemed  advisable  to  take  any  important  and  decisive  action  on 
the  case  at  that  time.  The  committee  were  desired  to  visit 
brother  *  *  *  and  confer  with  him  on  the  whole  matter  before 
another  meeting  should  be  called. 

Voted  to  adjourn  to  meet  one  week  from  next  Saturday,  i3th  inst. 
at  3  o'clock  P.  M  . 

August  13.  Church  met  for  business  according  to  adjourn- 
ment. Only  three  members  of  the  church  were  present.  A 
portion  of  scripture  was  read  and  prayer  was  offered  by  the 
pastor.  The  record  of  the  meeting  on  the  2nd.  inst.  was  read. 
Bro.  Chamberlin  stated  that  the  committee  (a  part  of  them)  had 
waited  on  brother  *  *  *  since  the  last  meeting.  No  action 
was  taken  on  bro :  *  *  *  case  because  so  few  were  present. 
Adjourned  to  meet  on  Monday  next,  I5th  inst.  at  3  o'clock  P.M. 

August  15.  Church  met  according  to  adjournment  a  portion 
of  Scripture  was  read  and  prayer  offered  by  the  Pastor.  The 
record  of  the  previous  meeting  was  read  :  communications  were 
made  by  the  committee  on  Bro.  *  *  *  case.  There  were  four 
brethren  present.  After  expressing  their  views  of  the  case  they 
signified  their  readiness  to  proceed  to  take  decisive  action  upon 
it.  It  was  moved  by  Dea.  J.  Cook  : 

That  whereas  the  charges  brought  against  *  *  *  a  member  of  this 
church,  have,  in  the  minds  of  the  church,  been  sustained,  and  he  has 
failed  to  give  satisfaction  to  the  church  by  confession  and  repentance, 
he  is  hereby  cut  off  from  the  communion  and  fellowship  of  the  church. 

The  motion  was  seconded  by  Bro  :  Bass.     The  vote  was  unani- 
mous. 
Voted  that  the  Pastor  communicate  this  vote  to  Mr.  *  *  *. 

Prayer  was  then  offered  by  the  Pastor :  Adjourned  without 
date. 

I860.     October  28     At  the  request  of  Mrs.  Elizabeth  T.  HOUSE 
as  she  expects  to  remove  her  residence    to  Duxbury 
where  she  formerly  lived 

Voted  that  she  have  a  letter  of  dismission  and  recommendation  to 
the  church  in  Marshfield  of  which  Rev.  Mr.  Alden  is  pastor. 


1 78  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1861.  January  6.  A  letter  was  read  by  the  pastor  from  Mrs- 
Lucia  A.  DEAN  formerly  Miss  Duncan,  daughter  of  for- 
mer pastor,  asking  dismission  from  this  chh.  to  the  chh.  in  East 
Taunton  and  recommendation  to  the  same.  Church  voted  to 
grant  it. 

August  6.  Bro.  Benj.  WATERMAN  was  not  received  to  the 
chh.  in  Abington :  probably  he  did  not  attend  to  his  letter  as  he 
ought  and  he  has  now  applied  for  a  letter  to  the  Cong'l  ch.  in 
Scituate  to  which  he  formerly  belonged.  I  now  forward  to  Dea. 
Marshall  Litchfield  bro.  Waterman's  letter  returned  to  this  chh. 
Dec.  1855. 

August  1 8.  Bro.  Benjamin  WATERMAN  returned  to  me 
through  Dea.  Cook  his  letter  to  the  Chh.  in  Abington. 
1865.  April  13  A  letter  was  read  by  the  pastor  from  Bro- 
John  SYLVESTER  &  wife  of  Waverly  asking  dismission 
&  recommendation  to  the  First  Cong'l  chh.  in  Waverly  &  the 
chh.  voted  the  same 

November  5  After  communion  of  the  Lord's  Supper  the  chh. 
stopped  by  request  and  the  following  letter  was  presented 

FREETOWN,  Oct.  31,  '65 
To  the  First  Cong'l  chh.  in  Hanover, 
REV.  &  BELOVED, 

Being  desirous  of  uniting  with  the  Cong.  Chh.  in 
Freetown  (Assonet)  we  hereby  request  letters  of  dismission  from  you 
and  of  recommendation  to  said  church. 

Yours  in  the  bonds  of  the  Gospel. 

A.  G.  DUNCAN 

for 

ALMIRA  ESTES. 
A.  G.  DUNCAN. 

The  Church  voted  to  grant  the  above  requests. 

December  10.  The  request  of  George  CHAMBERLIN  for  letter 
of  dismission  and  recommendation  to  the  Cong'l  Church  in  Mil- 
ford  was  presented  and  granted  by  unanimous  vote. 


CHAPTER  VII. 


DEATHS    ENTERED    ON    THE    RECORDS   OF    THE    FIRST 
CONGREGATIONAL    CHURCH    1728-1867. 

DEATHS 

After  I  (BENJA.  BASS}  came  to  town. 


1727-28.     July  24     Captain  Joseph  BARSTOW. 

Josiah  PALMER,  senr. 

Rebekah,  the  wife  of  Joseph  PERRY. 

Bradbury,  the  daughter  of  Abner  DWELLY. 
December  17     Mercy,  the  wife  of  Benja.  BARSTOW. 

Mary,  the  wife  of  Meletiah  DILLINGHAM. 
1728-29.     January  20     A  child  of  Jabez  JOSSLYN. 
February  12     Mercy,  daughter  to  the  widow  HEFFORD  of  Pembrook. 
March  n     The  child  of  Mr.  Elijah  GUSHING. 
May  i     Luke  son  of  Richard  BUKER. 
May  2     Edmund  BUKER  :  son-in-law  to  Samuel  Witherly. 
June  28     Jonathan  PRATT. 
July  9     An  infant  child  of  Matthew  EASTICE. 
September  3     Ezekiel  VINALL  a  child  of  about  6  months  of  age. 
September  2 1     Rebecca,  wife  of  Joshua  STAPLES. 
December  3     BUKER  :  a  child. 


ISO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1 729-3O.     January  3 1     Susanna  BARSTOW  :  widow :  mother  to  Sam- 
uel Barstow. 

June  14    Caesar:  a  child :  one  of  Deacon  STOCKBRIDGE'S  slaves. 
June  20     Mary,  wife  of  Mr.  Benjamin  CURTIS,  Senior. 
September     A  child  of  Matthew  EASTICE 
October  1 1     Mary,  the  wife  of  Richard  BUKER. 
October  24     Samuel  BARSTOW  :  the  first  chh,  member  that  died  in  ye 
town. 

October  30     Henery  JOSSELYN  :  the  oldest  man  in  town  for  years  to- 
gether. 

October  3 1     Samuel  PARRIS. 

173O-31.     February  18    Samuel,  son  of  Samuel  &  Rebecca  STAPLES. 
February  25     Hanna,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Rebecca  STAPLES. 
March  27     A  child  of  William  &  Honour  TORY. 
April  7     Charles  STOCKBRIDGE. 

June  15     child  of  John  and  Juel  DILINGHAM. 

July  14     Bathshua,  wife  of  Ezekiel  TURNER. 
July  27     Desire,  daughter  of  Ezekiel  and  Tabitha  VINAL. 
A  mulatto  child  of  Jabez  UTTER'S. 

December  19     daughter  of  James  HATCH,  Jr. 

1731-32.     January  31     Phoebe,  the  wife  of  Meletiah  DILINGHAM. 
February  10     David  CAIN. 

February  22      daughter  of  Jonathan  &  Margaret  PETER. 

March  10     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Josiah  & CURTIS. 

April  8     Eunice  Low. 

April  22     A  child  of  Matthew  & EASTICE. 

May  ii     Thomas  KENNEDY. 

June  9     Mephibosheth  DILINGHAM,  son  of  Melatiah  Dilingham. 

September  i     Abner  DWELLY. 

September  7     Joseph  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MAN. 

October  17     Margaret,  wife  of  Deacon  STOCKBRIDGE. 

November  2     The  widow  Mary  BRYANT  :  of  a  great  age. 

1732-33.     January  16     James  BARSTOW. 

March  15     daughter  of  Caleb  & BARKER. 

March  27     Susanna,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS. 

April  19     daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH. 

April  25     A  negro  child  oi  Joseph  RAMSDALE. 

May  7     David  SYLVESTER. 

June  6     Mehetable  wife  of  Theophilus  WITHEREL. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  l8l 

July  18     Elizabeth  wife  of  Thomas  ELMORE. 

September  19     Ezekiel  VINAL. 

October  15     Mary,  wife  of  John  STODDARD. 

1733-34.     January  10     John  STODDARD  :  husband  of  ye  woman  last 

recorded. 

January  26     son  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD. 

March  i     Thankful,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN. 

July  14    Jabez  JOSSELYN. 

August  3     Gideon  STUDLEY. 

December  12     Eli  STETSON. 

1734-35.     March  13     Isaac,  son  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT. 

1735-36.     January  18     Deacon  STOCKBRIDGE'S  negro  man  Cuffy. 

February  i      daughter  of  Joshua  and  Lydia  STUDLEY. 

March  4     A  negro  child  belonging  to  Elijah  GUSHING,  esqr. 

April     RICCARDS  of  Pembioke. 

May  26     Olive,  daughter  of  Timothy  &  Sarah  BAILY. 
June  20    Josiah  PALMER. 

August  12.     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  William  &  Elizabeth  GUILFORD. 
1736-37.     January     A  child  of  Samuel  and  Rebecca  WITHERELL. 
February  15     John  TAYLOR. 
March  4     William  CURTIS. 

March  8     Japhet  the  son  of  Honour  TOREY  and  servant  of  Mr.  Rec- 
ompense TIFFANY  :  drowned. 
March  10     Nathaniel  TOREY,  Junior. 
May  89     The  Widow  NORTHY. 

July  19     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Faith  ROSE. 
August  5     Gideon,  son  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY. 
September  2     Hannah  North,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Hannah  EELLS. 
October  26     Sarah,  daughter  of  Gideon  &  ••••••  RAMSDALE. 

December  5     Deborah,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH. 

December  20     A  child  of  John  LOVE. 

1737-38.     January  21     Thomas,  son  of  Clement  and  Agatha  BATES 

February     A  negro  of  Mr.  DILLY. 

February  10     Lawrence  CANE. 

April  7     A  son  of  Ruth  SYLVESTER. 

April  14     John  FORD. 

May  13     Sarah  BARSTOW. 

September  22     a  child  of  William  &  Hannah  FORD. 

October  6     Nathaniel,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STETSON. 


1 82  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

October  7     Mary,  daughter  of  Nathan  &  Lydia  BOURN. 

1738-39.     January  30     Hannah  HOUSE. 

February  13     Hannah  STODDARD. 

February  A  negro  of  Matthew  EASTICE'S. 

March  10     James,  son  of  Robert  and  Margaret  YOUNG  :  by  scalding. 

March  28     Mercy  WADSWORTH. 

June  i     Margaret,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Margaret  BARSTOW. 

June  7     Lydia,  relict  of  Nathan  BOURN,  who  died  at  Sandwich  about 

a  fortnight  before. 

June  25     Experience,  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Mary  CURTIS. 

July  13     Naomi  TURNER,  widow. 

August  4     Thankful  OTIS. 

August  12      daughter  of  William  &  Martha  CURTISS. 

September  22      son  of  Joshua  and  Mary  STAPLES. 

October  30     Sarah,  an  Indian  woman. 

November  19     Thomas,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON. 
1739-4O.     March  21     Grace,  daughter  of  Benjamin  &  Lillis  STET- 
SON. 
April  6.     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  RAMSDALE. 

April  1 6     son  of  Benjamin  &  Sarah  BARSTOW. 

April  22     Bachelor  WING. 

May  6.     Lydia,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY. 
May  7     Deborah,  daughter  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE. 
May  8.     Stephen,  son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  CURTIS. 

July  i      child  of  John  &  Rebecca  HOUSE. 

July  9     Joseph  BATES. 

July  30     child  of  William  &  Martha  CURTIS. 

July  31     Deborah  PRATT. 

August  10     son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON. 

October  9     Sarah,  wife  of  Timothy  BAILY. 

October  18     Ezekiel,  son  of  Ezekiel  &  Ruth  TURNER. 

8£?L>     At  this  interval  the  records  of  29  deaths  appear  to  be  missing". 

1743.     November  5     Mary,  wife  of  Joshua  STAPLES. 
December  7     Robert  STETSON,  a  very  old  man :  near  100. 
1743-44.     February  28     CROCKER,  a  child  exceeding  sud- 
denly. 

May     child  of  Robert  BARKER. 

June     son  of  Robert  BARKER. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  183 

June  17      DOGGKTT,  a  child. 

June  24     child  of  Edward  EASTICE. 

July  30     Capt.  CUSHING'S  negro  child. 
August  10     Mehetabel  CURTISS,  daughter  of  Elisha. 
August   1 1     Ezra,  son  of  Benjamin  &  Martha  MANN. 
August  23     Sarah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS. 

October  20     daughter  of  Benja.  SYLVESTER,  Junr. 

October  23     Rachel,  wife  of  James  ROGERS. 

November  2     The  widow  TURNER:  Caleb's  mother  :  aged  86. 

December  17     child  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS. 

December  22     Baily,  only  son  of  James  ROGERS. 

1744-45.     March  19     Mary,  relict  of  Deacon  James  HATCH. 

May  1 6     An  infant  of  James  CORNISH  &  wife. 

June  ii     Prince  ROWLAND:  a  young  man  of  Marshfield  drowned  in 

the  Furnace  Pond. 

September  3 son  of  Ezekiel  &  Martha  PALMER. 

November    Two  children  of CROCKER:  buried  I  think  in  one 

grave. 

1745-46.     January  4     Isaac,  son  of  Elijah  and  Elizabeth  GUSHING. 

and  ye  next  day 

January  5     Sarah,  wife  of  James  TORREY. 
January  n     Martha  PALMER. 
February  18     Barden,  son  of  Michael  &  Mary  SYLVESTER. 

March  7     Sarah,  daughter  of  Caleb  & RANDALL-. 

March  18     Mary,  daughter  of  Michael  and  Mary  SYLVESTER. 
May  30     A  daughter  of  ye  widow  Elizabeth  PERRY. 
August  or  September     A  negro  infant  of  Uriah  LAMBERT. 
October  20     Margaret,  wife  of  Capt.  James  HOUSE. 
October  22     Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  &  Patience  CORNISH. 
November  6     Deborah,  daughter  of  Ebenezer  and  Joanna  WRIGHT. 
November  14     Benoni  STUDLEY:  an  aged  man. 

November  22  William  TORREY  of  a  cancer  which  began  in  his  nose 
and  which  rendered  him  the  most  affecting  spectacle  of  torture  *  *  * 
I  ever  beheld. 

November  25     The  Widow  Martha  FORD. 
December  29  or  30     Hope,  wife  of  David  TORREY. 
1746-47.     January  or  February     A  negro  child  of  Elijah  CUSHING, 
esqr. 


184  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

February  n     RICHARD  FITZGERALD,  who  had  been  schoolmaster  in 

the  town  near  twenty  years. 

March  27     Deborah  wife  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE 

June  15     An  infant  of  Joseph  &  Abigail  HOUSE. 

June  28     A  child  of  Joseph  &  Alice  NEAL. 

September  24     Matthew  EASTICE,  Junr.  a  young  man  of  between  20 

&  2 1  years  of  age  who  in  making  a  rash  attempt  to  swim  over  North 

River  with  all  his  cloaths  on  heavy  with  water  &  mudd  was  drowned 

about  8  or  9  of  ye  clock  in  the  morning. 

November  18     Elizabeth,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Elizabeth  WILKS. 

Novb.  or  December     Jupiter,  a  negro  man  of  Mr.  John  CURTISS. 

1747-48.     February  7     A  child  of  James  and CORNISH. 

February     An  infant  of   SYLVESTER. 

April  17     Samuel,  son  of  Seth  and  Elizabeth  STETSON. 
July  9     John,  son  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS. 
September  22     Joseph  NEAL  :  who  on  the  evening  of  the  i6th  day  of 
the  month  fell  (according  to  his  own  account)  before  the  wheel  of  his 
loaden  cart  which  went  over  him  &  yet  left  no  mark. 
September  24     Deborah,  daughter  of  Othniel  &  Mary  PRATT  :  aged 
6  months  and  a  few  days:  her  distemper  was  a  violent  cough  com- 
mon among  children  &  strangled  her. 
October  6     Nathaniel  CURTISS  :  a  young  man  almost  21. 
December  19  or  29     Elnathan  PALMER:  aged  about  86. 
1748-49.     January  10     Isaac  STETSON. 
January  12     Paul,  son  of  Clement  and  Agatha  BATES. 

January  15     Joshua,  son  of  Joshua  and PALMER. 

January  23     Briton,  a  negro  child  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY. 

May  1 1     An  infant  of  Sam'll  WITHERELL. 

June  14     Hannah,  daughter  of  Thomas  &  Sarah  CURTISS. 

July  30     child  of  Windsor  &  Mercy  JONAS. 

August  7      RANSOM,  who  was  killed  in  a  moment  by  a  loaden 

cart  running  over  his  head. 

September  n     Shadrach  HATCH. 

October  23     Rebecca,  daughter  of  John  &  Elizabeth  STUDLEY. 

October  24     Abigail,  daughter  of  Joshua  &  Elizabeth  BAESTOW. 

October  28     A  child  of  Robert  BARKER. 

November  19     An  infant  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS. 

1 749-5O.     January  20     William,  son  of  Benjamin  CURTISS,  deceased. 

March  8     A  child  of  Francis  and KANE. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  1 8$ 

March  23     William  WITHEREL. 

April  9     Mary  wife  of  Joseph  CURTISS. 

April  14     STAPLES,  an  infant. 

May  31      daughter  of  William  &  Elizabeth  EASTICE. 

June  18     Ramsdale,  son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  RAMSDALE  in 

the  morning,  and  in  the  evening 

daughter  of  Jabez  and  Mary  JOSSELYN  by  drowning 

in  stream  of  water  at  the  tail  of  a  Tug  wheel  (or  Forge  ?) 

November  i     Jesse,  son  of  Jesse  and  Mary  TORREY. 

November  9     An  infant  child  of  Elisha  PALMER. 

November  TO     Sarah,  the  wife  of  Richard  BUKER  who  had  been  for 

many  years  in  great  affliction. 

November  29     John  CURTIS. 

175O-51.     January  17     John,  son  of  Joshua  &  Lydia  STUDLEY. 

February  24  or  25     A  child  of  Peg  PETERS. 

February  28     Hannah,  daughter  of  Nathanael  &  Hannah  ROBBINS: 

a  child  betwixt  (1  think,  6  &  7  years  old)  whose  death  was  occasioned 

dv  within  a  little  more  than  two  days  accomplished  by  a  wound  at  the 

inner  corner  of  her  eye  from  a  little  stub  root  in  ye  ground  on  which 

she  fell  as  she  was  getting  over  a  scraggy  fence. 

March  17     An    Indian  woman:    very   suddenly   on  ye  Lord's    Day 

morning. 

April  5      son  of  Caleb  &  Mary  ROGERS. 

April  8     Sarah,  daughter  of  Job  and TILDEN. 

June  2     John,  son  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS. 

July  ii     Mr.  Hatherly  FOSTER  of  Scituate:  killed  by  lightning. 

July  18     son  of  David  STOCKBRIDGE,  esqr.  and  his  wife  Jane. 

July  27     Seth,  son  of  Josiah  CURTISS  :  of  the  throat  disorder. 
August  7     A  negro  child  of  Ensign  John  BAILY. 
September  4     The  wife  of  Theophilus  WITHERELL. 
1752      January  i     John  LAMBERT  an  aged  man  after  long  confine- 
ment to  his  bed  in  uncommonly  grievous  circumstances. 
January     An  infant  child  of  Othniel  PRATT. 
February  3     Abigail,  daughter  of  Abijah  STETSON. 

May  2  or  3 son  of  Eliab  STUDLEY. 

May  17     Joseph,  son  of  Abiel  COBB  :  baptised  just  a  week  before. 
May  19     Abigail,  daughter  of  Abiel  COBB. 

May  21  Deborah,  another  child  of  Abiel  Cobb  :  She  fell  a-bleeding 
at  the  nose  about  36  hours  afore  she  died,  which  bleeding  ceased  not 
(if  at  all  intermitted)  till  her  death. 


1 86  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

May  22  (perhaps)     A  Child  of  John  and  Ann  BRAY. 

May  23     A  child  of  Sylvanus  and  Hannah  WING. 

May  24    The  wife  of  Abiel  COBB. 

May  28  or  29     Another  Child  of  John  and  Ann  BRAY. 

May  31     Another  Child  of  Sylvanus  &  Hannah  WING. 

June  2     Mr.  John  BAILY. 

June  4     Jeroboam,  the  only  son  of  Abiel  COBB. 

June  8     Katharine  FITZGERALD. 

July  1 6     Deborah  ROGERS. 

July  30     William,  son  of  William  and  Mary  WHITTEN. 

September     Lillis,  daughter  of  Isaac  &  Deborah  LAMBERT. 

November  17     An    child   of   Elizabeth    SYLVESTER,    maiden 

daughter  of  Amos  Sylvester. 

1753.  January  3     Elizabeth,  wife  of  David  JENKINS. 
January  15     Jeremiah,  son  of  Jeremiah  &  Deborah  ROGERS. 
January  1 6  or  17 son  of  Robert  BARKER. 

January  22     Betty,  daughter  of  Clement  and  Agatha  BATES. 
January  27     Nathanael,  son  of  James  and  Margaret  CLARK. 
February  n     Margaret  FRANK,   a    Welsh  woman  :  judged    to  have 
been  about  96  years  old. 

March  2     Mrs :   BAILY,    relict  of  Mr.  John   Baily   who  died 

about  9  months  before. 

March  6     Mr.  Ebenezer  CURTISS. 

March  n     Ruth  ELLIS. 

April  4     Nathanael  TORREY. 

June  4    James,  son  of  Samuel  &  Deborah  HOUSE. 

June  n     Clement  BATES,  Junior,  a  promising  young  man  about  two 

and  twenty  years  old. 

8@x,     At  this  interval  the  records  of  25  deaths  appear  to  be  missing. 

1754.  August  19     An  infant  of  Joshua  &  Lillis  STETSON. 
August  2 1     Desire,  daughter  of  Caleb  &  Desire  SYLVESTER. 
October  21     Jane  HANMER. 

December  26.     A  negro  Infant. 

1755.  March  n     The  Widow  VINAL,  mother-in-law  to  Lieut.  Job 
Tilden. 

April  14     An  infant  son  of  Josiah  and  Alice  CORNISH. 

April  30     Edmund  SYLVESTER,  Junior,  my  lovely  and  only  grand-son 

aged  a  little  above  two  years  and  four  months  :  may  God  make  us 

heavenly  minded  and  prepare  us  for  eternal  life  in  Heaven  by  ihis 

death. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  l8/ 

July  22     Sarah,  the  wife  of  John  LAMBERT. 

August  26     The  Widow  Frances  JOSSLYN 

October  1 1     An  Indian  woman  who  died  at  Mr.  Mordecai  ELLIS'. 

October  14     Patience,  wife  of  Joseph  CORNISH. 

October  29.     Mary,  the  wife  of  Michael  SYLVESTER. 

October  31     The  Widow  Deborah  HATCH. 

November  2     An  infant  of  Thomas  PALMER. 

November  30     Deborah,  daughter  of  Jeremiah  and  Deborah  ROGERS. 

1756.  February  19     Dinah,  a  negro,  Mr.  Amos  SYLVESTER'S  servant. 
March  29     John  HOLMES  an  aged  man  after  a  few  weeks  abode  in 
and  support  by  ye  town,  the  town  of  Pembroke  in  which  he  once 
owned   a  very  good  estate,  having  no  more  manhood  than  to  fling 
him  upon  the  Town  of  Hanover  because  they  might  do  it  by  the  law 
of  the  Province. 

May  13     Caleb  CHURCH. 

May  13     The  wife  of  Isaac  TURNER. 

May  14    Joanna  WING. 

May  1 6     Miriam,  the  wife  of  Tailor  BROOKS. 

May  23     The  Revd.  Benjamin  BASS,  Pastor  of  the  Church  in  Hanover. 

Ben  Engin,  an  Engin  of  John  BOSBY. 

A  negro  of  Joseph  JOSLYN. 

Joseph,  son  of  Joseph  CORNISH. 

A  child  of  Josiah  CORNIS  and  Elie  his  wife. 

John  ViNiOL/rzVz/w  of  Charles  BAILY. 

Decem.  23  (8?)     The  Widow  Sarah  JOSSELYN,  the  wife  of  Jabez  Jos- 
selyn,  deceased. 

1757.  Jany-  24.     Margarett  the  daughter  of  Dea'n.  Saml.  BARSTOW 
and  Margarett  his  wife. 

Feb.  21.     Benj.  CURTIS,  aged  66. 

Mar.  13.     Thomas  RAMSDALE. 

March  25.     Mary  CURTIS,  the  wife  of  Reuben  Curtis. 

May  21.     Bilhah,  Mr.  Joshua  BARSTOW'S  negro-woman. 

June  29.     Joshua,  the  son  of  Amos  WRIGHT  and  his  wife. 

July  21.     Mary  WOODWARD  the  wife  of  Jno.  Woodward. 

July  25.     The  Widow  Sarah  WITHEREL. 

Sept.  2.     Capt.  Benj.  STETSON. 

Sept.  14.     Asenath  the  wife  of  Simeon  CURTIS. 

Octo.  22.     Phillipi  F6x. 

1758.  Feby.  2.     David  LAWSON. 


1 88  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Feby.  19     An  infant,  the  daughter  of  Thos.  TORREY  and   Elizabeth 

his  wife. 

April  23.     Henchman  SYLVESTER. 

May  15.     Reuben  CURTIS. 

Sepr.  7.     The  Widow  Sarah  STOCKBRIDGE. 

Nov.  15.     Elisha,  the  son  of  Othniel  PRATT  and  Mary  his  wife. 

Nov.  20.     Hannah,   the  daughter  of   Othniel  PRATT  and   Mary  his 

wife. 

Dec.  6.     Jabez  the  son  of  Othniel  PRATT  and  Mary  his  wife. 

1759.  Jany.  ii.     William  CURTIS. 

March  12.     Mary  PRATT,  the  wife  of  Othniel  Pratt. 
April  15.     Jane  BARON  ;  an  old  woman  for  many  years  past  main- 
tained by  the  Town. 

May  i.     Joseph  Barstow,  the  son  of  Joshua  BARSTOW  and  Elizabeth 
his  wife. 

May  17.     Abel,  the  son  of  Elijah  GARNETT  and  his  wife. 
June  23.     Othniel  PRATT. 
June  27.     Lydia  the  wife  of  Joshua  STUDLEY. 
July  9.     Joshua  STUDLEY. 
July  22.     Jesse  CURTIS. 

July  30.     Mary  Bates  the  wife  of  Joseph  BATES. 
August  i.     William  the  son  of  John  NICOLSON  and  Lydia  his  wife. 
August  4.     Joshua  the  son  of  David  HOUSE  Jr.  and  Rhoda  his  wife. 
August  14.     Joseph  CURTIS. 
August  15.     David  STUDLEY. 

Decemr.  2.     Barker,  the  son  of  Simeon  CURTIS  and  Lucy  his  wife. 
Decemr.  26.     Irania  DILLENO. 

1760.  Jany.  7.     Abigail  STUDLEY  a  widow-woman. 
Feby.  12.     A  tiegro  boy  of  Mr.  Job  TILDEN'S. 
March  14.     Benjamin  SYLVESTER. 

Sept.  28.     Joseph  son  of  Nathll.  ROBBINS  &  wife. 

Octo.  i.     Thomas  SYLVESTER. 

Octo.  30.     Abigail  the  wife  of  Joseph  HOUSE. 

1761.  Jany.  28.     Miranda,  daughter  of  Joshua  BAYI.EY  and  Abigail 
his  wife. 

May  20.     The  Widow  Joanna  WING:  aged  100 years. 

June  23.     Samuel  STETSON. 

August  21.      Deborah  the  wife  of  Jeremiah  ROGERS. 

Septr.  17.     Samuel  son  of  Joshua  SYMMONDS  and  Elizabeth  his  wife. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  189 

1762.  Jany.  i.     John  WOODWARD. 

Feby.  3.     Dinah,  servant  to  the  Revd.  Samuel  BALDWIN. 
Feby.  8.     Paul,  son  of  Bezaleel  CURTIS  and  his  wife. 
Feby.  u.     Widow  Elizabeth  SYLVESTER. 
March  20      Widow  Ruth  SYLVESTER. 
March  31.     Thomas  WHITE. 

May  7.  Samuel,  son  of  the  Revd.  Samuel  BALDWIN  and  Hannah  his 
wife  Died  about  3  o'clock  in  the  morning:  aged  12  months  and  28 
days. 

May  15.  Anna  STUDLEY,  daughter  of  Joshua  Studley  and  Lydia  Stud- 
ley,  deceased. 

July  23.     Deborah,  daughter  of  Samuel  HOUSE  and  wife. 
Novr.  10.     Olive,   daughter  of  Samuel  WITHERELL  Jr.  and  Ruth  his 
wife. 
Decem.  14.     Deborah  STETSON. 

"        14.     Seth,  son  of  Seth  and  Lydia  BAYLEY. 

1763.  Jany  12,     Ruth,  daughter  of  Stevens  and  Ruth  HATCH. 
Feby.  12.     An  Infant  Son  of  Theops.  WITHERELL  and  wife. 
March  22.     The  Widow  MARGARET  FITZGERALD.  * 
April  20.     Melzer,  the  son  of  Marlby  and  Mary  TURNER. 

May  29.     Martha,  daughter  of  Sylvanus  WING. 

July  16.     Gamaliel,  son  of  Joshua  and  Abigail  BAYLEY. 

August  6 ,  wife  of  Isaac  LAMBERT 

9      Peninnah,  daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITE  and  wife 
12      Lydia  STETSON 
Novr.  27     Priscilla  EELLES  wife  of  Samuel  Eelles. 

1764.  Jany.  31     Christiana,  daughter  of  Nathll.  JOSSELYN  and  wife. 
June  29     Ruth  STETSON  wife  of  Luke  Stetson. 

1765.  Jany.  14.     Abigail,  daughter  of  Adam  and  Betty  STETSON. 
Feby.  6.     John,  son  of  John  and  Thankfull  STETSON. 

May  10.     Thomas,  son  of  Thomas  ROSE  Jr.  and  Rhoda. 
July  i.     Asenath,  daughter  of  Simeon  and  Lucy  CURTIS. 
Aug.  28.     Rebecca  STETSON 
Sept.  i.     An  Infant  of  Mercy  PALMER'S 

24.     Jacob,  son  of  Amos  SYLVESTER,  Jr.  and  Desire  his  wife 
Oct.  22.     Susanna,  daughter  of  Job  and  Hannah  STETSON. 
Decem.  30.     Philip,  son  of  Samuel  BARSTOW,  Jr.  and  Hulda. 

176G      J-ny-  5 wife  °f  Abner  CURTIS. 

Feby.  7.      lames,  son  of  Benjamin  STODLEY  and  wife. 

24      Thomas  ROGERS 


IQO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Mar.  17.     Joseph,  son  of  Benjamin  and  Betty  BATES. 
Apl.  28     Richard  CURTIS. 

29     Jeffry,  Negro  man  of  Coll.  TURNER.     Drowned  in  the  Furnace 
Pond. 

May  14     Lydia  BRIGGS. 

June  1 6.     Joseph  STUDLEY.     Killed  by  Lightning. 
July  20.     Mary  RAMSDELL,  wife  of  Joseph  Ramsdell,  Jr. 
Aug.  3.     Sarah  STAPLES. 
Novr.  29.     Elizabeth  MAN. 
Decem.  28.     Lurana  NICHOLSON.     Indian  Woman.        , 

1767.  Jany.  31     Sarah  STAPLES 

Feby.  5  Mercy,  daughter  of  Shubael  and  Mary  MUNROE. 

Mar.  29  Elibabeth  SYLVESTER 

April  3.  Gamaliel  HATCH. 

12.  Caleb  TURNER. 

24      Widow  Rebecca  STETSON 

May  22.     Abner  Turner,  son  of  Simeon  and  Mary  RAMSDELL. 
June  27.     J/emuel,  son  of  Lemuel  CURTIS,  Sr :  aged  14  years.    Drowned 
in  his  father's  Mill  Pond. 
Sepr.  17.     Lydia  BAYLEY,  wife  of  Seth  Bay  ley. 

1768.  Feby.  27     Robert  STETSON. 
April  19.     The  Widow  Dorcas  RANDALL. 

June  4.     Robert,  son  of  Michael  and   Ruth  SYLVESTER.     Scalded  to 
Death. 

10     William  TORREY. 

15     Mary  TURNER,  wife  of  Wait  Turner. 

Aug.  9 HAYFORD,  the  wife  of  Samuel  Hayford. 

Oct.  10.     An  Infant  Child,  son  of  Lemuel  and  Mary  WRITTEN. 
Nov.  8.     The  Widow  Ruth  TURNER. 

13.  Molley  Waterman,  daughter  of  Samuel  HAYFORD 

1 769.  Jany.  8     Phebe,  a  Negro  girl,  Slave  to  David  and  Hannah 

JACOB 

26     Martha  MAN,  wife  of  Benja.  Man. 
April  25     Simeon  CLARK  son  of  James  Clark  and  wife. 
June     Jerusha  SYLVESTER. 
June  24.     Reuben  STETSON 

30     Jerusha  HILL  wife  of  Leonard  Hill. 
July  3.     Deborah  HOUSE 

7       Widow  Bathsheba  BRYANT. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IQI 

Aug.  15.     Widow  Grace  GILKY. 

Sepr.     Joseph  BOZZARD  :  a  stranger. 

Sepr.  28.     Charles,  son  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG 

Octo.  22.     Thomas  BATES. 

Decem.  30.     A  Son  and  Daughter,  Twins,  children  of  Isaac  LAMBERT 

Jr:  and  wife. 

1770.  Jany.  2.     David  TORREY,  aged  82. 

19      An  Infant  Son  of  Jabez  STUDLEY  &  wife. 
Feby.  19.     Widow  Rachel  PIERCE. 
March  2     Benjn.  MAN. 
March  8.     Mary  STODDARD 

24.     Jno.  LAMBERT. 

April  12.     Rose,  Negro  woman  to  David  JACOB. 
May     Alice,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY. 
June  7     Joshua  STAPLES 
July  30     Ensign  John  JOSSELYN. 

Nov.  2.     Olive,  daughter  of  Joseph  HOUSE  Jr.  and  Sage  his  wife. 
Decemr.  29     Recompense  TIFFANY. 

1771.  Jany.  19.     An   Infant,  Daughter   of   Othniel   and    Deborah 
PRATT. 

Feby.  13.     An  Infant,  Son  of  Jabez  STUDLY  and  wife. 

March  9.     Widow  Mercy  PALMER. 

April  6.     Lydia,  daughter  of  Gideon  STETSON. 

ii      Son  of  Benja.  STUDLEY  and  wife. 

July  3.     An  Infant,  Daughter  of  Margaret  PETERS. 

July  19.     Lucinda,  daughter  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  and  wife. 

Aug.  22.     Joseph  BRIANT  :  very  suddenly. 

1772.  Feby.  24     Mrs.  Mary  BASS,   Relict  of  the  late    Revd.  Mr. 
Benja.  Bass. 

Mar.  1 6.     An  Infant,  Daughter  of  Margaret  PETERS. 

May  26.     Thomas,  Son  of  Thomas  ROSE,  Jr.  and  Rhoda  his  wife. 

Sepr.  22     Lemuel  son  of  Lemuel  WRITTEN  and  wife. 

Octo.  2.     Rufus,  son  of  Joseph  HOUSE  Jr.  and  Sage  his  wife. 

Decem.  2.     Phebe  BATES,  wife  of  Joseph  Bates,  Jr. 

1  773.  Jany.  10.  Ruth  ELLIS  of  Abington,  wife  of  David  Ellis  :  pro- 
pounded to  enter  into  the  Church  in  Hanover  the  day  before 
her  death. 

Jany.  17.     Mary  HARLOW,  wife  of  Samuel  Mario w. 

Feby.  3.     Lucy,  daughter  of  Edmund  and  Betty  SYLVESTER. 


192  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

March  n.     Deacon  Joseph  STOCKBRIDGE  of  Pembroke:  a  member  of 

the  Church  in  Hanover  ;  aged  100  years  8  months  and  2  days. 

May  15.     Bathshua  HOUSE  wife  of  Seth  House. 

June  21     Samuel  HARLOW 

July     Mary  WHITE,  wife  of  Robert  White. 

Aug.  4.     Widow  Sarah  RAMSDALE,  aged  gi  years. 

10     Col.  Ezekiel  TURNER  aged  72  years. 
Oct.  9.     Joseph,  son  Seth  and  Alice  BAYLEY. 

17  Isaac  GROSS 

19     Widow  Deborah  TORREY. 

22  An  infant,  Daughter  of  Jabez  STUDLEY  and  wife. 

1774.  Feby.  13.     Martha  BRYANT,  aged  84. 

May  6.     Sarah  GROSS  "  Who  dyed  of  the  Dropsy  after  having  been 

Tapp'd  nine  Times." 

May  28     John  WITHERELL 

June  ii.     Michal,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Anna  BATES. 

July  24     Ebenezer  WRIGHT. 

Prissy,  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  3d.  and  Elizabeth. 
Sept.  21     Caleb  STETSON.     He  dyed  at  Hatia  in  the  West  Indies. 

Oct.  ii      wife  of  John  STUDLEY. 

Nov.  9.     Peninnah,  daughter  of  Robert  WHITE. 

Decem.  17.     Nathanael  ROBBINS  :  "  Killed  in  a  well  at  Marshfield  by 

reason  of  the  Earth's  caving  in  upon  and  burying  of  him." 

1775.  January  10.     Margarett  WOODWARD 

28      Sarah  CURTIS. 
Feby.  4.     Richmond,  son  of  David  and  Hannah  JACOBS. 

1 8  Stephen  OTIS. 

28  Jane,  Negro-Servant  to  David  and  Hannah  JACOBS. 

March  8  Ruth,  Daughter  of  John  and  Bathshua  HATCH. 

April  27  John,  son  of  John  &  Bathshua  HATCH. 

April  30  An  infant,  son  of  Isaac  and  Hannah  HATCH. 

July  14  Elijah  STETSON,  aged  89. 

23  Elizabeth  GROSS. 

Sepr.  8     Isaac,  son  of  Elijah  and  Leah  Gardner. 

13     Joseph,  son  of  Samuel  WITHERELL,  Jr.,  and  wife. 
John,  son  of  Lot  and  Rachel  RAMSDELL. 

24  Ruth,  daughter  of  Amos  and  Betty  TURNER. 

27.     Olive,  daughter  of  the  Widow  Hannah  RANDALL. 

Betty,  daughter  of  Lemuel  DELANO  and  wife. 
30.     Lemuel  Holmes,  son  of  Lemuel  DELANO  and  wife. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IQ3 

Oct.  i.     Mary,  daughter  of  Lemuel  DELANO  and  wife. 
5      Jesse  BOOK,  servant  to  Revd.  Saml.  Baldwin. 
10      An  Infant  son  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  and  wife. 

Oct.  12.     Peleg  KEEN,  son  of  Ebenezer  Keen:  aged  19     "Dyed in 
the  service  at  Scituate:  entered  among  these  records  at  the  desire  of  his 
father." 
Nov.  6.     Widow  Sage  JOSSELYN 

26.     Ezra  MAN  :  belonging  to  the,  American  Army. 

Deer.  7     wife  of  Elisha  PALMER. 

Decem.  a6.     An  Infant,  son  of  Lemuel  and  Mercy  BATES 

An  Infant,  son  of  Eliab  STUDLEY,  Jr.  and  wife. 

1776      Jany.  31.     Samuel  BARSTOW,  son  of  Samuel  &  Huldah  Bar- 
stow. 
Mar.  *.     Timothy  CHURCH. 

17.     Hannah  JACOB,  wife  of  David  Jacob. 
30.     The  Widow  Experience  CURTIS  :  aged  96  years. 
April  6.     The  Widow  Hanna.,  TORREY,  aged  81  years. 
June  7.     An  Infant,  Daughter  of  Joseph  CARRELL  and  wife. 
July  8     Sarah  SYLVESTER,  wife  tf  Nathll.  Sylvester. 
July  10.     Betty  CURTIS,  wife  of  Elisha  Curtis. 
Aug.  12.     Philip  son  of  Elisha  CURTIS. 
Sepr.  21.     Zilpah  CURTIS  wife  of  James  Curtis. 
Oct.  3.     Mar,,  TURNER,  wife  of  Marlbry  Turner. 

27      Olive,  daughter  of  Mary  MAN. 
Nov.  5.     Lillis,  daughter  of  Lemuel  and  Ruth  CURTIS. 

6      Hannah,  wife  of  Sylvanus  WING. 
Decem.  3.     An  Infant,  son  of  Lemuel  BATES  and  wife. 
1777-     Jany.  12     Roland,  son  of  James  CURTIS. 

25     Melzer,  son  of  Melzer  and  Kezia  CURTIS. 
29     Charles,  son  of  Elijah  and  Susannah  STETSON. 
Feby.  9.     Susannah  STETSON  wife  of  Elijah  Stetson. 
2 1      Rachel,  daughter  of  Ezra  BRIGGS. 
26.     Josiah  CURTIS. 
March  9.     Ruth  SOAPER,  wife  of  Joseph  Soaper. 

1 8  Jesse  TORREY,  Jr. 

19  Seth  HOUSE 

April  19.     Mary  TORREY,  wife  of  Jesse  Torrey, 
May  14    John  HOUSE 
June  6.     Lucy  TORREY. 


194  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

June  9.     Elitheer,  daughter  of  John  CURTIS,  Jr.  and  Anna  his  wife. 
Sepr.  4.     Thomas  TORREY,  Jr. 

29      Robert  CORTHELL. 
Oct.  17.     Prissy,  daughter  of  Joseph  RAMSDALE,  3rd.  and  Elizabeth. 

1778.  Jany-  1*     Eli,  son  of  Seth  and  Anna  BATES. 
Feby.  19     son  of  Widow  Rachel  MERITT. 

April  12.     Elizabeth  BAYLEY,  wife  of  Lieut.  John  Bayley. 

17.     An  Infant,  still-born  son  of  Timo.  ROBBINS  and  wife. 

23  An  Infant,  son  of  Ebenezer  WING  Jr.  and  wife. 
May  4.     Orphan  TORREY. 

1 8      Drusilla  daughter  of  Job  and  Mary  CASWELL. 
July  ii     Abigail,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAILEY. 

15.     Rebecca,  daughter  of  Seth  and  Alice  BAILEY. 
Aug.  25     Rhoda  HOUSE,  wife  of  David  House,  Jr. 
Scpr.  1 6.     Charles,  son  of  Timothy  and  Lydia  ROSE. 
21      Reuben,  son  of  Samuel  and  Alice  STETSON. 

24  Deborah  GUSHING,  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG. 
Deacon  Thomas  ROSE. 

28  Lieut.  John  BAYLEY. 

29  Ruth,  daughter  of  Timo.  and  Lydia  ROSE. 
Octo.  2.     Widow  Sarah  TORREY. 

6  Thomas  TORREY. 

9.  Betty,  daughter  of  Job  and  Betty  YOUNG. 

12.  Joseph,  son  of  Benja.  and  Bradbury  STETSON. 

13  Caleb,  son  of  Benja.  and  Bradbury  STETSON. 

14  Rachel  TORREY,  wife  of  Stephen  Torrey. 

1 6.     Elisha,  son  of  Benja.  and  Bradbury  STETSON. 
18      Isaac  TURNER. 

20  Charles,  son  of  Benja.  and  Bradbury  STETSON. 

21  Charles,  son  of  Levi  and  Deborah  CORTHELL. 
Lois,  daughter  of  Isaac  and  Lois  JOSSELYN. 

26.     Lydia  Peterson,  daughter  of  Daniel  TEAGUE  and  wife. 
27      Joseph  RAMSDALE,  Jr. 

1779.  March  10.     DAPHNE,  an  old  negro-woman. 

20.     Mary  Bowker,    daughter   of   Joseph  and  Mary 

TOBREY. 

April  %.    The  Widow  Elizabeth  TORREY. 
April  16.     Joanna  STUDLEY. 
Sepr.  10     David,  son  of  Robert  and  Anna  WHITE. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IQ5 

1784.  December  i.     Revd.   Samuel  BALDWIN   dyed   after   a  long 
delirium. 

1785.  December  i3th  and  iyth  were  intered  Eliab  STUDLY,  78 

and  Widow  Martha  CURTIS,  aged  72. 

1786.  Jany  15.     London,  negro-man  of  Widow  TURNER  :  about  19 

years  old. 
20      Dick,  negro-man  of  Coll.  BAILEY  :  supposed  aborit 

go  years  old. 

25     The  Widow  Deborah  STETSON:  aged  81  or  there- 
about    of  old  age. 

30      Lucy  SYLVESTER  aged  12^  years,  of  a  consumption. 
Feby.  10     Benjamin  WHITE  aged  65     complicated  disorders. 
March  29     Deborah  BATES  aged  52     consumption  &>  dropsy. 

31     Lucy  wife  of  Charles  OTIS:  aged  36     of  a  consumption. 
June  19     Wife  of  Joseph  RAMSDEL  aetat  44    consumption. 
Aug.  13     Becca,  daughter  of  James  WHITING:  between  3  &  4  years 

old     a.  fever  and  canker. 

26     Avis  D WELLY,  daughter  of  Joshua  Dwelly :  aetat  16     of  a 
nervous  fever. 

Octr.  28.     Child  of  Gamal  :  BATES  :  setat  15  months :  dyed  with  the 
canker. 

Nov.  21.     Jedediah  DWELLY,  son  of  Joshua  Dwelly:  aged  18.     of  a 
nervous  fever. 

Dec.  8.     Betty  WING:  aged  40.     dyed  of  a  consumption  6r  dropsy. 
35      Wife  of  Clement  BATES  aged  74.     dyed  of  old  age. 

1787.  Jany   8.     Asa  WHITING'S  wife  ;  aged  24    dyed  of  a. fever:  ye 
3rd  of  ye  Dwelly  family  lately. 

March  15     Joshua  DWELLY  :  aged  51  years,     of  a  cancer. 

28     Widow  Sarah  HATCH,  aged  86.     Dropsy  with  old  age. 

Solomon  BATES,  aged  84    old  age  &  suddenly. 
April  30.     Joseph  JOSSELYN,  esqr. :  aged  88     old  age. 
June  24     Widow  Persis  TOWER:  aged  80.     of  old  age. 
Aug.  3     Infant  of  Coll.  Amos  TURNER  :  aged  8  weeks,     dyed  hoop- 
ing cough',  set  into  fits. 

Sep.  4.     Widow  Elizabeth  STETSON  :  aged  83     dyed  of  old  age. 
Sept.  23     John  STUDLEY,  aged  83     dyed  of  old  age. 
Oct.  i.     Nabby  CURTIS,  aged  24.     dyed  of  a  Consumption. 
Nov.  13.     Christopher  SYLVESTER  aged  20     dyed  of  a  consumption: 
Atrophy. 


196  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Dec.  30     Anna  CURTIS,  aged  77     of  old  age  :  an  invalid  from  her 
youth. 

1788.  March  14     Clement  BATES,  aged  80.     dyed  of  old  age. 

24     Child  of  Gamaliel  BATES,  7  months  old    of  worms. 
April  13.     Wife  or  Dea.  Samll.  BARSTOW  aged  80     of  old  age. 
June  27.     Wife  of  Capn.  Luther  BAILY:  aetat  35     paralitic  disorder. 
July  9.     Ezekiel  PALMER,  aged  87     of  old  age. 

Aug.  15.     Daughter  of  Major  Luther  BAILY  :   an  infant  aetat  7  weeks 
never  well. 

1 6.     Wife  of  Ezra  BRIGGS,  Junr.  aged  30     dyed  of  consumption. 

22      Mr.  Joseph  RAMSDEL  aged  80  :  dyed  of  old  age. 

24      Infant  son  of  Elias  WHITING     of  a  strange  inflamation  & 
swelling. 

Sepr.  19     Hannah  STOCKBRIDGE  aged  95.     dyed  old  age. 
Deer.  3     Son  of  Bena.  BATES,  Junr.  19  months  old     dyed  of  worms. 
Deer.  12     Betty  BATES,  aged  36     dyed  of  a  consumption. 

23.     David  STOCKBRIDGE,  esqr.  aged  75     long  nervous  languish- 
ment. 

1789.  Mar.  14.     Wife  of  Levi  MAN,  aged  33     of  a  bilious  morti- 

fication. 

26.     Wife  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN,  aged  24    of  a  con- 
sumption. 

30      Infant  daughter  of  Samll.  NASH,  18  months  old. 
tho't  to  be  a  consumption. 

May  4.     Wife  of  Capn.  Calvin  CURTIS  aged  31.     of  a  consumption. 
July  7.     Daughter  of  Betty  BATES:  aged  10  months     of  fits. 
July  24     Wife  of  Homer  WHITING  aged  27.     of  a  delirium  &  con- 
sumption. 

Aug.  12.     Infant  son  of  Shubael  MUNRO  Junr.  aged  2  days,     by  na- 
ture imperfect. 

21.     Widow  Abigail  CLARK  aged  85     dyed  of  old  age. 
23.     Widow  of  Jona.  PRAT  aged  47     of  a  bilious  colic. 
Octr.  26.     Wife  of  Samuel  CURTIS  aged  72     of  a  delirious  languish- 
ment. 

Nov.  2.     Hannah  BALDWIN  aged  24     of  a  nervous  delirious  consump- 
tion. 
28     Lucy,  daughter  of  Thos.  WHITING  :  aged  42.     Lung  fever. 

1790.  Jany.  2.     Widow  Deborah  PETERSON  aged  80:  of  old  age. 
Feby.  6.     Samuel  CLAY  aged  66.     nervous  consumption. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Feby.  14     Son  of  Ezra  BRIGGS  Junr.  2  years  old.     hereditary  consump- 
tion. 
April  14     Thomas  ROBBINS  :  aged  38.     drowned. 

16     Infant  daughter  of  Melzar  CURTIS  aged  9  months,     dyed  of 
a  fever. 

May  i.     Capn.  Joseph  SOPER  aged  87.     eld  age. 
2      Nathll.  JOSLYNN  aged  68.     of  a  pleurisy. 
4      Daughter  of  Melzar  CURTIS  aged  3  years  3  months,     dyed 

of  a  fever. 
8      Widow  Hannah  BALDWIN  aged  52     of  a  lung  fever:  relict 

of  the  Revd.  S.  Baldwin. 

17      Son  of  Shubael  MUNRO  Jr  :  Infant  9  hours  old.     Immature. 
20.     Elias  WHITING  aged  37     Lung  fever  &  highly  nervous. 
May  21     Oliver  BONNEY  aged  32     Lung  fever. 
June  21.     Keturah  wife  of  Jabez  STUDLY  aged  52.     Consumption. 

28.     Son  of  Nathll.  SYLVESTER  :  aged  6   years     of  a  fever :   a 
weakly  child. 
July  i.     Shubael  ROSE,  a  molatto:  80     old  age  and  long  infirmities. 

also  same  day 

Ruth  CURTIS,  daughter  of  Capn.  Lemuel  Curtis  :  aged  35. 
consumption. 

Sepr.  i     Wife  of  Cornelius  WHITE  aged  25  :     dyed  of  a  putrid  fever. 
30      Son  of  Richard  EASTIS  aetat  7.     of  a  strangury. 
23.     Lydia,  wife  of  Jonathan  PRAT  aged  35.     dyed  in  child  bed. 

Infant  son  of  Jonathan  PRAT     still-born. 

1791.     Feby.  5.     Samll.  STETSON  aged  66     of  a  nervous  consumption. 
7      Joseph  BATES'  wife  aged  45     of  a  bilious  disorder. 
March  3.     Bethiah  SYLVESTER  aged  30     of  a  family  consumption. 
June  3     Rufus,  son  of  Wilm.  CURTIS    aged  14     suddenly,  unknown 
disorder 

same  day 

Son  of  Benjamin  DWELLY  aged  6  months,     withyf/j. 
August  5.     Wife  of  Jess  CURTIS  aged  45     dyed  of  the  lock-jaw. 
Sepr.  25     Wife  of  William  EELLES  aged  62.     dyed  of  a  consumption. 
Nov.  4     Daughter  of  Saml.  GROCE  aged  3  months. 

8     The  widow  of HOUSE  aged  78     of  old  age. 

23     Sage  MAN  aged  18     dyed  of  the  measles. 

Decemr.  19.     Honble.  Joseph  CusHiNG,/w^e  of  Probate  &c:  aged  60. 
dyed  of  a  nervous  disorder  ending  in  a  delirium. 


IQ8  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Decemr.  24.     George  STERLING  aged  47     dyed  of  a  \\MTc\-palsy  and 
long  delirium. 

1792,     Jany.  24.     Elijah  SYLVESTER,  aged  25     nervous/ever. 
March  8     Wife  of  Bezaleel  CURTIS  aged  73.     dyed  of  a  consumption. 
April  4.     Wife  of  Dea.  Benj.  BASS  aged  46     dyed  of  a  slow  putrid 

fever. 
7      Mingo,  Nfgro  man  of  Capn.  Simn.  CURTIS  aged  70     dyed 

suddenly. 

27      Bezaleel    CURTIS  aged  81     dyed  of  old  age.      Limbs  and 
sense  failed. 

May  2.     Susannah,  negro-tvoman  of  Dea.  BASS  aged  73.     old  age. 
May  17.     Sylvia,  daughter  of  Major   Luther   BAILEY:   aged  6  years, 
dyed  of  canker. 

July  14.     Daughter   of  Isaac   TURNER   aged    7   years.     Quinsy   and 
canker. 

Aug.  6.     Daughter  of  Dea.  BROOKS  6  or  7  years  old.     Canker  and 
quinsy. 

13.     Daughter  of  Ezra  BRIGGS,  Junr.  aetat  8     canker. 

16.     Daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER  near  a  year  old.     canker,     a  sec- 
ond child. 

i6&i7-    Two  daughters  of  Ezra  BRIGGS,  junr.  one  6£  years  old,  the 
other  3  years  old     both  of  the  canker. 
Aug.  17.     Wife  of  Dea.  BROOKS:  47  :  of  the  canker. 
Sepr.  6.     Son  of  Levi  CORTHEREL  :    7  years  old.     of  ye  canker. 
Sepr.     A  daughter  of  Levi  COTHEREL  :  4  years  old.     also  with  the 
canker. 

Sepr.     A  son  of  William  CURTIS  :  3  years  old.     Canker  or  throat  dis- 
temper. 

Sepr.     A  son  of  Caleb  WHITING  :  3  years  old.     Supposed  to  be  im- 
poshume  in  ye  head. 

Sepr.     Daughter  of  Joshua  MAN  :  7  years  old     canker. 
Oct.  3.     Son  of. Joshua  MAN  :  9  years  old.     also  canker  or  throat  dis- 
temper. 

26.     Son  of  Neal  BATES  :  2  months  old.     dyed  of  Jits. 

29.     Wife  of  John  BAILEY,  aged  *       *  of  a  consumption. 
Novr.  25.     Son  of  Atherton  WALES  aged  5  years,     dyed  of  the  Quinsy. 
Nov.  26.     Son  of  Elisha  SYMMONDS  :  2  years  old.     also  of  ye  Quinsy. 
Decem.  12.     Daughter  of  Neal  BATES  :  6  years  old:  of  the  canker. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  IQ9 

Decem.  17.     Lucy  CURTIS,  daughter  of  Capn.  Simn.   31   quick  con- 
sumption :  after  small  pox. 

27.     Son  of  Neal  BATES:  9  years  old  :  dyed  of  ye  canker. 
Sepr.  i.     Patience  RANDAL,  27:  at  Freport    consumption. 

1793.  Jany.  i.     Son  of  Eliab  STUDLY  aged  6  years     dyed  of  the 

canker, 

26.  Daughter  of  Hannah  GARDNER  :  fortnight  old.  *  *  * 
Feby.  i  Daughter  of  James  WHITING:  n  years  old  :  of  the  canker 
or  throat  distemper. 

March  10.     Daughter  of    Japhet  STUDLY:  2  years  old     throat  dis- 
temper. 

24      Son  of  George  STETSON     not  born  alive. 

April  19.     Wife  of  Benjamin  BATES  56  years  of   age.     consumption 
and  dropsy. 
May  8      Son  of  Benjamin  WHITE  :  2  years  old.     said  to  be  Quinsy, 

16.     Son  of  Asa  WHITING:  3  years  old.     dyed  of  the  canker  & 
quinsy. 

June  26.     William  CURTIS  aged  45     of  a  slow  consumption. 
July  15.     Jesse  TORY  aged  68.     dyed  suddenly  in  &fit. 

28.     Son  of  Seth  STETSON  4  years  old     dyed  with  the  canker. 
Aug.  19.     Son  of  Seth  STETSON:   9  years  old.     dyed  also  with  the 
canker. 

Sepr.  5     Son  of  Widow  Deborah  WHITING,  4  years  old.     Dysentery. 
20     Our  Negro-woman  called  BESS,  36     putrid  fever. 
23.    Thomas  WHITING,  aged  75     dysentery  and  putridity. 
Oct.  4      Daughter  of  Homer  WHITING:  aged  6  years.     Dysentery. 
ii.     Homer  WHITING  aged  28.     dyed  of  dysentery  and  canker. 

Daughter  of  Caleb  WHITING:  aged  9  months,     dysentery  & 
canker. 
12      Avis  WHITING  aged  36     dyed  of  dysentery  &  canker. 

17  Son  of  Thomas  WHITING  :  under  2  years  old.     dysentery. 

18  Daughte r  of  Negro,  named  BRISTOL  :  14  years  old     Dysentery. 
25     DR.  PETER  HOBART  :  aged  43     dyed  of  the  dysentery. 

Deer.  10     William  EASTIS  :  aged  80.     by  bleeding  at  the  nose. 

1794.  Jany.  13.     Lydia  BAILEY,  daughter  of  Seth  Bailey  :  aged  22 
nervous  fever. 

Feby.  23     Samuel  CURTIS,  aged  86     of  old  age. 

March  9.     Theophilus  WITHEREL:  aged  57  nervous  fever. 

20.     Mary,  negro-woman  of  Robert  ESTIS,  aged  76.     Dropsy. 


2OO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

March  25      Widow  Sarah  CHURCH:  p/     dyed  of  old  age. 

April  14     Widow  Alice  NEAL  :  82     dyed  of  old  age. 

June  20.     Son  of  Seth  JOSLYN  :  3  years  old  :  a  nervous  fever. 

Widow  Sarah  SYLVESTER  :  68  astat     of  a  consumption. 
Oct.  28.     Daughter  of  Snow  CURTIS  :  5  years  old.     of  the  quinsy. 
Novr.  ii.     Daughter  of  Thomas  BATES  ;  twin;  5  weeks  old:  vifitts. 

1795.  March  25     Cuba:  a  negro-woman  of  Dea.  BROOKS,  84  old  age. 
April  17     Hannah  CHURCH,  22  years  old:  consumption. 

21     Infant  son  of  Joseph  GUSHING,     aged  3  weeks,     of  Pitts. 
May  2     Wife  of  Abner  CURTIS  aged  64     consumption  &  dropsy. 

7     Widow  Mary  STETSON  about  90.     old  age  and  palsy. 
June  4     David  STANDISH  aged  70     dyed  of  the  gravel. 

12     Melzar  STETSON  aged  30  years     of  a  long  consumption. 

14     Shubael  MUNRO  aged  75.     old  age  &  old  ails. 

25     William  Gilbert  CURTIS  :  aetat  20     of  a  consumption. 
June28     Daughter  of  Wilm.  STOCKBRIDGE  :  2  years  old.     dyed  of  the 
quinsy. 

Aug.  7.     Hannah  FORD:  54  years  of  age.     never  well  after  ye  am- 
putation of  her  leg. 

Oct.  8     Daughter  of  Thos.  BATES  a  year  old:  worms  and  canker. 
Nov.  15     Wife  of  Elisha  CURTIS  :  55.     Bed-rid  many  years :  emaci- 
ated and  limbs  contracted. 

Dec.  4     Ruth,  daughter  of  Stephen  BAILY  :  aetat  20.     dyed  of  a  fever. 
26.     Wife  of  Robert  BARKER  :  aged  82     a  Friend. 

1796.  Jany6.     Molly  MACUMBER  :  19  years  old  nearly,    canker-iish.. 

21.     Daughter  of  David  KINGMAN  :  13  months  old.    dyed 
of  ye  canker. 

24  Benja.  SYLVESTER  87.     many  years  blind  &  dyed  of 
a  cancer. 

25  Son  of   Mordecai  ELLIS:    13  years  old.     dyed  of 
quinsy  and  canker. 

Feby.  9.     Robert  BARKER  aged  84     old  age  ;  delirious  :  a  Friend. 
March  i.     Allice  daughter  of  Seth  BAILY:  25  years  old     long  decline 
or  consumption. 

April  15      Daughter  of  Sam.  B.  PERRY:  10  years  old     of  the  canker. 
22.     Wife  of  Mordecai  ELLIS,  senr.  aged  77.     of  nervous  dis- 
orders. 

May  3.     Wife  of  Isaac  TURNER,  aged  40     dyed  of  child-bed  illness. 
6.     Infant  son  of  Lot  RAMSDELL,  Junr.  fort-night  old. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  2O  I 

July  2.     Jonathan  TURNER  aged  82.     suddenly  of  an  apoplexy. 

13.     Cloe,  daughter  of  BRISTOL:  negro:  19  years  old.     of  a  con- 
sumption. 

29.     Widow  Abigail  SYLVESTER  :  aged  84    old  age  &  palsey. 
Augt.  5     David  HOUSE  aged  87     old  age  and  long  infirmity  and  con- 
finement. 
Sepr.  17  .......  of  Booth  ROGERS     of  the  eholera-morbus. 

Oct.  i2     Seth  BAILY,  57     dyed  of  a  dropsy,  affecting  ye  lungs. 
Nov.  4.     Daughter  of  David  KINGMAN  :  aged  4  years,     dysentery. 
1797.     Jany.  20.     Ephraim  PALMER  :  aged  43.     consumption. 

19      Infant  son  of  Isaac  TURNER  :  9  months  old     of 
the  quinsy. 

Feby.  i.     Ezekiel  Turner  HATCH  :  aged  33.     suddenly  of  an  inflam- 


21.     Capn.  Joseph  STETSON  aged  71     dyed  of  a  pleurisy  fever  : 
only  a  weeks  illness. 
March  ii.     Richard  EASTIS  :  51     consumption  &  pleurisy. 

20     Thomas  BARSTOW  :  66     dyed  of  consumption  &  dropsy. 
June  2  .     Wife  old  John  CURTIS  :  86     of  fitts  and  fever. 

26.     Lucretia  GILKIE.     drowned  herself  :  insane. 
July  18.     Wife  of  Josh.  SYMMONDS,  76     of  a  long  decline. 
Sepr.  29     Richmond  HATCH  125     of  a  long  decline. 
Oct.  2.     Widow  MAGOON  :  go     of  old  age:  vomiting  blood:  sudden 
death. 

Oct.  16.     Widow  STUDLY  :  Eliab's  widow:  90    of  old  age. 
Nov.  24     Daughter  of  Atherton  WALES  :  aged  7  years     of  a.  fever. 

27     Widow  of  Jesse  TORY  :  70:  fell  down  in  &fit  &  dyed  in  a 
few  days  &  sensible. 
Deer.  7     Henry  DILLINGHAM  :  62  years  old.     been  long  deranged. 

30.     Son  of  Joel  SYLVESTER  :  7  months  old.     dyed  of  ye  hoop- 
ing-cough. 
17J>8.     May  29.     Widow  Hannah  BAILY  aged  66     dyed  of  ye  bilious 

colic. 

June  26.     Thomas  GROCE  :  aged  51     dyed  of  a  dropsy  &c. 
July  7     Olive  CURTIS:  daughter  of  Capn.  Lemuel  Curtis  aged  40  con- 
sumption. 

Aug.  8     Old  Widow  Hannah  FORD:  aged  88.     dyed  of  old  age. 
Aug.  12     Elisha  PALMAR,  82     old  age. 
Sept.  20     Wife  of  Elisha  BARKER  aged  *  *  *  of  a  consumption. 


2O2  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

Nov.  12     Michael  SYLVESTER,  aged  85.     of  old  age. 
Deer,  i     Jeremiah  CURTIS  son  of  Melzar  Curtis  :  23  years  old.     of  a 
fever  and  nervous. 

1799.  Mar.  2     Wife  of  Job  TILDEN,  senr.  aged  83.     of  ye  numb- 

Palsy. 

20     Sylvia  CLARK,  daughter  of  Belcher  Clark,  25.     con- 
sumption. 

23     John  CURTIS  :  aged  go  years.     Several  years  con- 
fined with  age  and/<r/y. 

30     Isaac  HATCH  :  aged  73  dyed  of  a  billious  disorder 
&  inverted  bowels. 
April  22     Daughter  of  Turner  STETSON:  infant  12  days  old.     Qifitts. 

27  Gershom  Curtis  CORTHELL  :  aged  27.    dyed  of  a  consumption. 
July  25     Anna  BATES  aged  54     dyed  of  ye  bilious  colic. 

Aug.  24     David  JACOB,  Junr.  aged  36     of  a  putrid  fever. 

25     a  daughter  of  David  JACOBS,  Jun.  aged  8  years,     ye  same 
fei'er. 

28  wife  of  David  JACOBS,  Jun.  aged  38     of  ye  samcfwer. 
Sepr.  1 8     Abner  CURTIS,  aged  72     of  a  consumption. 

Twin  infant  of  Calvin  BAILY. 
27     John  CURTIS,  aged  57     of  a  consumption. 

Oct.  24  Isaac  JOSLYN,  Junr.  aged  26.  of  a  strange  malady  in  his 
bowels. 

Nov.  3.  The  other  twin-child  of  Calvin  BAILY:  9  weeks  old.  both  sons, 
ye  same  day  Sage,  daughter  of  Adam  PERRY,  aged  17.  of  a  slow 
nervous  fei'er. 

Nov.  7.     Infant  daughter  of  Gamaliel  BATES:  6  weeks  old. 
Dec.  24.     Son  of  James  WHITING  :  2  years  old.     vomiting  blood. 

1800.  Jany.  i.     Widow  of  Joseph  RAMSDEL  :  aged  84.     vi  old  age. 
March  7     Capn.  Simeon  CURTIS:  aged  80:  old  age  &&&.  fever. 

May  24     Sally  BRIGGS  aged  33  :  dyed  of  a  consumption. 

June  19.     Capn.  Robert  Lenthal  EELLES  :  aged  68.     Dropsy  and  long 

decline. 

July  28     Son  of  Thomas  BATES  :  2  years  old.     said  to  be  canker  in  ye 

bowels. 

29     Twin  Sons  of  Shubal  MUNRO:  an  hour  old.     dyed  nearly 
together. 

Aug.  23.  Charlotte  CURTIS  daughter  of  Widow  John  Curtis:  aged 
34  of  a  consumption. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  2O3 

Sept.  29     Wife  of  Benjamin  MAN,  senr. :  aged  66     of  a. fever. 
Nov.  29.     Daughter  of  Saml,  STETSON:  aged  n  months,     of  fever  & 
astma. 

18O1.     Jany.  29     Daughter  of  Isaac  TURNER  :  13  years  old.     sup- 
posed to  be  by  worms. 

April  1 6.     Alethea  CURTIS  :  aged  22  :  daughter  of  Widow  J.   Curtis 
of  a  fever. 

May  26     Daughter  of  Thomas  BATES,  5  months  old     of  fitts  &c : 
July  10.     Daughter  of  David  KINGMAN  ;  more  than  2  years  old.    hurt 
with  mercury. 

Sept.  20     Daughter  of  Benjamin  WHITMAN,  esqr.  2  years  old.     of  ye 
dysentery. 
Oct.  15.     David  MAN  :  84  years  old.     of  a  fever  in  old  age. 

16.     Bethiah,  daughter  of  Dea.  Timothy  ROBBINS.     aged  27  years, 
of  a  slow  fever. 
Novr.  7     Widow  Lydia  WHITING  aged  82     old  age  and/ever. 

8     Melzar  CURTIS:  esqr.  56  years  old.     Long  decay  and  weak- 
ness. 

19     Dea.  Saml.  BARSTOW  aged  g4    hud  dropsy  &,  astma  a  long 
time. 
Dec.  24     Catharine,  daughtei  of  Atherton  WALES:  setat  19    Qi 


DEATHS 

RECORDED    BY    ME 

JOHN   MELLEN; 
Pastor. 


18O2.     Jany.  10:     Sunday-morn,  Mrs.  Rebecca  MELLEN  my  beloved 
Consort  departed  this  life,  after  few  days  severe  illness  with 
old  astmatical  and  other  complaints :  Enter'd  on  the  75  year  of  her 
age  :  was  Intom'b  on  Thursday  following. 

Feby.  15     Twin  Son  of  Josiah  CHAMBERLAIN,  8  days  old     sore  mouth. 
March  21     Mary  BASS  in  her  7ad.  year,     long  confinement  and  ner- 
vous consumption. 

26     Infant  son  of  Wm.  STOCKBRIDGE  :  aged  10  months :  native 
weakness  &  consumption. 
April  3.     Michael  SYLVESTER  :  aged  53     of  a  slow  consumption. 


2O4  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

May  10.     Susanna  ROSE:  75:  Indian  Woman  6^  a^tian.     &Jever. 

Oct.  15.     Ruth  ELLIS  tetat  30     of  nervous  disorder  and  fever. 

Nov.  3.     Sally,  daughter  of  Ben.  BATES  124     of  weakness  and  decline. 

Nov.  17     Widow  Sarah  CURTIS  aged  80  ,  of  old  age  &  slow  decline. 

same  day     Sally  CURTIS,  daughter  of   Leml.   Curtis:   33  years  old. 

consumption. 

Nov.  28     Infant  daughter  of  Capn.  A.  SMITH:  aged  about  3  days. 

suddenly. 

Dec.  2.     Child  of  Saml.  DUNNEL,  son.     20  months  old.     dyed  with 

ye  quinsy. 

Dec.  28     Widow  of  David  MAN:  88     old  age  &c: 

1803.  Jany  7     Son  of  Capn.  A.  SMITH:  3  years  old     violent  astma, 

16.     Wife  of  Thomas  BATES  :  aged  29.     consumptive  com- 
plaint. 

26.     Son  of  Almond  JOSLYX,  but  two  days  old. 

Mar.  13.     Sally  ELLIS,  a  maiden,  60  years  old.     Dyed  rather  suddenly. 
April  17     Son  of  Snow  CURTIS,  aged  17  named  Bela.   nervous  and  fits. 
Aug.  33     Widow  Hannah  STANDISH:  74    dropsy. 
Sept.  10     Wife  of  Stockbridge  JOSLYN,  54     of  a  fever. 
Nov.  25     Robert  EASTIS:  aged  68     of  a  long  decline. 
Decem.  4    John  TORRY,  aged  88     long  inclined  to  insanity  &  now 
blind. 

1804.  Jany.  6     Content  RAMSDALE  aged  51     of  a  consumption. 
Feby.  4     David  HOUSE  aged  73.     a  slow  decay  of  nature. 

March  29     Capn.  Joseph  SOPER,  esqr.  aged  67     consumption  after  a 

wound. 

May  4.     Sarah  WHITING  aged  20     insane :  drowned  herself. 

June  13.     Widow  Ruth  STERLING  :  71     insane. 

June  22     Abel  CURTIS:  52     bilious  colic:  long  deranged  in  a  measure. 

July  28     Isaac  GROCE  48     dropsy  and  astma :  in  a  degree  non-compos. 

Oct.  6.     Benjamin  RAMSDEL  83  age     the  stranguary. 

Oct.  22     Ezra  BKIGGS  aged  *  *  *    fever  &c: 

1805.  Jany.  6.     Wife  of  Perez  JACOBS  (land-lord}  aged  68     a.  fever. 

13      Infant  son    of   Robert  SYLVESTER:   aged  2    or  3 

months. 

16.     Caleb  ROGERS  :  88  years  old.     of  old  age:  at  Tur- 
ner Stetson's. 

Feby.  4.     Wife  of  John  STETSON:  63.     long  decline  or  consumption. 
Feby.  19     Widow  of  Thomas  BARSTOW  :  aged  84     of  old  age. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  2O5 

AFTER  THE   INSTALATION 

OF 

REV.    CALVIN   CHADDOCK. 


1806.  July  26     Jacob  SYLVESTER  :  aged  82. 
July  29.     Moses  BRIGGS:  aged  33. 

Oct.  31.     Widow  Ruth  SYLVESTER:  aged  69. 

1807.  Jany-  5     Melzar  HATCH  :  aged  40. 

same  day     Zilpha  STETSON  wife  of  Saml.  Stetson  :  aged  33. 
Jany.  7     Widow  Hannah  ROBBINS  :  aged  86. 

Widow  Lucy  RAMSDALE  :  aged  89. 
Jany,  21     Capt.  Lemuel  CURTIS  :  aged  75. 
Feby.  24     Frederick  JOHNSON  :  aged  27. 
March  4    Joshua  SIMMONS  :  aged  88. 
March  10     Thomas  HATCH:  aged  62     apoplexy. 
May  12.     Hannah  ROGERS,  the  wife  of  Caleb  Rogers:  aged  59. 
May  12.     LUCE  the  daughter  of  Asa  POOL  :  aged  3  years. 
May  13.     Joseph  Dawes  RAMSDALE:  aged  45  years. 
May  18.     Dean.  Timothy  ROBBINS:  aged  64  years. 
May  19.     Lydia   STETSON,   daughter  of   Ezekiel   TURNER     aged   17 
months. 

June  5     Samuel  DONALD:  aged  42  years, 
same  day     Widow  Hannah  CLAY  :  aged  76  years. 
Aug.  it.     Hannah  RAMSDALE:  aged  51  years,     dropsy. 
Aug.  12     Ebenr.  CURTIS:  aged  61  years     consumption. 
Aug.  17.     Robert  SYLVESTER:  aged  36  years,     dropsy. 
Oct.  25     Thomas  BATES  :  son  of  Thomas  Bates  aged  3  years. 
Nov.  3     Widow  Miriam  TORREY:  aged  73. 

Nov.  13.     Mary  the  daughter  of  Joseph  JACOBS,  Jr.  aged  9  months. 
Dec.  8     Almira,  daughter  of  Joshua  DWELLY.     aged  2  years. 
Decemb.  n.     Abigail  the  wife  of  Israel  PERRY:  aged  61  years. 

1808.  Jany.  7     Mary,  the  wife  of  Dean.  Benj.  BASS  :  aged  68  years. 
Feby.  3     An  Infant  of  Samuel  ELLS  :  aged  24  hours. 

5     Sarah  TILDEN  :  aged  54  years. 

Feby.  12     Sophia,  daughter  of  Seth  CURTIS:  aged  4  years. 
Mar.  2     Rhoda  ROSE  :  black  woman  :  aged  about  go  years. 
8     Amos  CURTIS  :  aged  *  *  *. 
27     Zilpha  GROSS  :  aged  56  years. 


206 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 


April  5     Bacheldor  WING  :  aged  *  *  * 

June  ii     Widow  Jane  Doten  DONNEL  :  aged  42  years. 

July  22     A  black  child  of  Stephen  LONG  :  aged  5  months. 

July  29.     Widow  CURTIS,  relic  of  Capt.  Lemuel  Curtis  :  aged  72  years. 

Aug.  29     Robert,  the  son  of  Robert  ELLS  :  aged  3  years. 

Oct   8     Eliza,  daughter  of  Seth  GANNIT:  aged  17  mos. 

Nov.  6     Temperance,  the  wife  of  Nathl.  STETSON,  aged  34  years. 

Decem.  5.     Mary  HIFFORD  :  aged  92  years. 

Decem.  14     David  JACOB  :  aged  79  years. 

1809.  January  22     Job  TILDEN  :  aged  83  years. 
May  2.     Capt.  John  HATCH  :  aged  70  years. 

Augt.  14     Hannah  RANDAL:  aged  18  years. 

1810.  Hannah  CLARK:    aged  80. 
June     Mordecai  ELLIS  :  aged  93. 

Sept.  5     Joseph  son  of  Isaac  BURRELL  aged  2  months. 

Oct.  23.     Sarah,  daughter  of  Benjn.  EASTIS  :  aged  2  years  &  8  mo. 

Oct.  27     Col.  John  BAILEY  ;  aged  80  years. 

Nov.  15.     Elijah  RANDAL,  Jr.  who  was  killed  instantly  by  a  stick  of 

timber  in  his  twenty  second  year. 

Decem.  9.     Elizth.  CURTIS  :  aged  52  years. 

Decem.  12     Ann  BATES:   The   wife   of   Col.    Seth   Bates:    aged   72 

years. 

1811.  Jany.  3     John  CHAPMAN:  aged  TO$  years :  25  days. 

John  STETSON:  aged  80  years. 

Oct.  19.     Elizabeth  RAMSDALE  :  aged  58  years  :  wife  of  Joseph  Rams- 
dale. 

Decem.  13.     Jesse  CURTIS  :  aged  68  years. 

Decem.  24     Molly  SYLVESTER:  aged  86  years:  widow  of  Jacob  Syl- 
vester. 
Decemb.  30     Abigail  HANMAR  :  aged  gj. 

1812.  Jany.  4     Lydia  ROSE,  wife  of  Capt.  Timothy  Rose:    aged 
79  years. 

Jany.  28     Deborah,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  BROOKS,  Jr. :  aged  *  *  * 

Feby.  26.     Widow  Mary  Rogers  :  aged  g6  years. 

Mar.  21     Luce  the  wife  of  Nathl.  JACOBS  :  aged  63  years. 

March  25     Sarah  Copland  EELLS  the  daughter  of  Edward  Eells     6 

years. 

May  3     James  GREY:  aged  57  years. 

June  5     Abigail  MUNROE,  the  wife  of  Shubael  Munroe  :  aged  47  years. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  2O/ 

June  4     Seth  CURTIS  :  aged  *  *  * 

June  12     An  Infant  of  Daniel  BARSTOW,  Jr. 

June  24     Huldah  EELLS,  the  wife  of  Mr.  Robert  Eells,  aged  39  years. 

June  25     Sally  EELLS,  the  daughter  of  Joseph  &  Sally  Eells.     aged 

9  years. 

June  26.     Capt.  Joseph  CHADDOCK  aged  80  years. 

July  4     Luce,  the  daughter  of  Mr.  Timothy  CHURCH,  aged  2  years. 

July  14.     An  Infant  of  Samuel  STETSON     of  fitts. 

Sept.  22     Elihab  TORREY  aged  47  years. 

Sept.  22.     Hanner  Eells  DAMON,  aged  4  years. 

Sept.  26.     James  WHITING,  aged  61  years. 

Deer.  4     Ruben  FOSTER,  son  of  Joseph  Foster,  aged  2  years. 

1813.  Jany.  13     Joseph  GREEN,  aged  *  *  * 

Jeremiah  BATES,  aged  *  *  * 
Jany.  28     Lydia  WRIGHT,  aged  94  years. 
Apl.  3.     Luis  WHITE,  aged  32  years. 

15      Bachelor  WING'S  child  :  an  infant. 
May  3     Charles  BAILEY'S  child  aged  2  years. 
May  1 6.     The  wife  of  Mathew  EASTIS  ;  aged  *  *  * 
1 8      The  child  of  said  EASTIS.     aged  10  mo. 
June  i     Betsy  STETSON,  the  wife  of  Benjamin  Stetson  aged  *  *  * 
July  15     The  child  of  Ebr.  CURTIS. 
Aug.  15     The  wife  of  Ebr.  CURTIS. 
Sept.  2     Widow  STUDLEY. 

Ezra  BRIGGS'  child. 
5     John  SMITH,  aged  *  *  * 
12  John  MUNROE,  aged  *  *  * 
26     Capt.  Clemt.  BATES'  wife,  aged  *  *  * 

Nov.  12      MAKEPIECE,  aged  27  years. 

28     Jonathan  PRATT,  aged  *  *  * 
Job  DAMON'S  child  ;  aged  *  *  * 

1814.  Nathll.  CLARK,  aged  *  *  * 

Feby.  9     Enos  BATES,  aged  40  years. 
March  22     Widow  Hannah  WHITE,  aged  93  years. 
May  23.     A  child  of  Calvin  COTHREL  :  aged  2  years. 

1815.  Jany.  9     Ezekiel  BARSTOW,  aged  40. 
April  26     Widow  Mary  MUNROE,  aged  QI. 

May  i     Peg  PKTER,  a  /'lack-woman,  aged  87. 

May  2     Timothy  CHURCH,  Jr:  aged  18     drowned  in  North  River. 


2O8  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

June  5     A  child  of  Seth  ROSE,  aged  n  months. 

Oct.  21     Elizabeth  BARSTOW,  aged  52  years. 

Oct.  25     Wate  TURNER,  aged  Q%  years. 

Oct.  31     Prince  CURTIS,  aged  65  years 

Nov.  2     Ezra  BRIGGS,  aged  58  years. 

Nov.  8     Mercy  WING,  aged  74  years. 

Nov.  30     The  wife  of  Col.  Amos  TURNER,  aged  66  years. 

Dec.  6.     Melissa,  the  daughter  of  Edward  STETSON,  aged  9  months. 

1816.  Jany.  21     A  child  of  Revd COOPER,  ag«d  i  month. 

Mar.  8     Widow  Keziah  CURTIS,  aged  67  years. 

Mar.  27     Dean.  Benjn.  MANN,  aged  89  years. 

Mar.  28     Joseph  NICK,  a  black  man  aged  76  years. 

May  27     Sibyl,  the  wife  of  Amos  BATES,  aged  36  years. 

June  22     A  child  of  John  WINSLOW,  esqr.  aged  6  months. 

June  22     A  child  of  Stephen  JACOBS,  aged  2  years. 

Aug.  14     Gideon  STUDLEY,  aged  78  years. 

Aug.  17     JACK,  a  black  man  aged  76. 

Sept.  8     Zilphy  EASTIS,  aged  65  years. 

Decem.  i     Jane,  the  wife  of  Lemuel  DWELLY,  aged  44  years.     By 

hanging  herself. 

Decem.  7     Joseph  BATES,  aged  88  years. 

1817.  Jany.  19     Robert  Clark  STUDLY,  son   of  Jabez  Studly,  Jr. 
aged  14  months. 

Feby.  5     Nathaniel  ELLIS,  aged  60  years. 

Feby.  18     ISRAEL  PERRY,  esqr.  aged  73  years. 

Feby.  20     Eliza  Edwards  DAMON,  daughter  of  Piam  Damon  aged  4 

weeks. 

March  4    Widow  Molly  RANDAL,  aged  83  years. 

Mary  B.  STOCKBRIDGE  the  daughter  of  Benjamin  Stock- 
bridge,     aged  17  mo. 
Mar.  13     Thomas  BATES,  aged  48  years. 
Mar.  14    John  CURTIS,  Jr.  aged  15  years. 
Mar.  9     A  child  of  Joseph  MCNROE,  aged  i  yr.  &  6  mos. 
Mar.  29     Priscilla,  the  daughter  of  Richard  ESTES,  aged  17  months. 
April  4     John,  the  son  of  David  TOWER,  aged  10  months. 
April  5     Patience,  the  daughter  of  David  Tower,  aged  5  years. 
April  6     Lucy  Williams,  the  daughter  of  Martin  PALMER  aged  5  years. 
April     Eliza,  the  daughter  of  Almon  JOSSELYN,  aged  3  years. 
May  10     Stockbridge  JOSELYN,  aged  77  years. 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  2OQ 

May  ii     Stephen  CURTIS,  aged  77  years. 

June  9     Molly  PETERSON,  aged  79  years. 

June  ii     A  child  of  Seth  GARDINER,  aged  i  month. 

July  21     Thomas  PERRY,  aged  43. 

Aug.  3     Catherine,  the  daughter  of  John  BAILY,  Jr.  aged  6  years. 

Aug.  6     Joseph  RAMSDALE  (Conversion)  aged  74  years. 

Sept.  i     Dean.  Curtis  BROOKS,  aged  47  years. 

Novr.  1 6     Samuel  GROSS,  aged  68  years     by  cutting  his  own  throat. 

Dec.  3     John  the  son  of  Capt.  Elisha  BARREL  ( ?)  Jr.  aged  6  years. 

of  the  quinsy. 

Decem.  30     Nathaniel  BRIGGS,  aged  53. 

1818.     Jany-  1 1     Widow  Allice  CLARK,  relic  of  Nathl.  Clark  aged  75 

years. 

Jany.  12     Levi  MANN,  aged  60  years. 
Jany.  19     An  infant  son  of  Richard  ESTES. 
Jany.  29     Nehemiah  PALMER  ;  aged  79  years. 
Feby.  20.     Ruben  CURTIS  2nd. :  aged  34     suddenly. 
Feby.  24     Widow  Martha  STETSON;  aged  74. 

Mar.  i  (?)     Mary,  the  wife  of  Dean.  Benjn.  STOCKBBIDGE,  aged  »8 
years. 

Mar.  30.     Isaac  WILDER,  aged  42  years. 

May  14     Stephen,  the  son  of  Wm.  STOCKBRIDGE  aged  19  years. 
May  22     A  child  of  Isaac  WILDER,  aged  18  months. 
May  26.     Deborah  WHITTING,  aged  61  years. 
July  15     Mary,  the  daughter  of  Robert  SALMON,  aged  23  years. 
182O.     September  6     Ruth  GROCE. 

1824.  September     Freelove  WITHERELL. 
November     Bathshua  HATCH,  wd. 

1825.  February  8     Mary  ROBBINS. 
William  WHITING. 

1826.  May     Samuel  BARSTOW. 
June  10     Sarah  WHITING. 

June  1 1     Mary  WHITING,  widow  aged  g$. 
Jany.  28     Mary  wife  of  William  TORREY. 

Levi  NASH. 

1831.     August     Seth  ROSE. 

Sally  HATCH. 

May  27     Ruth  ELLS, 


2IO  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

1832.     August  2.     Thankfull  WHITING. 
December  7     Rachel  DWELLEY. 

1834.  Mary  LITTLE. 

1835.  October  4.     Bradbury  E.  STETSON  :  aged  32.    "  She  was  a  val- 
uable member  and  when  descending  the  dark  valley  at  first 

it  was  dark  but  soon  said  '  it  was  all  light  now,'" 

1836.  January  15     Abigail  NEAL:  aged  88  years  and  some  months. 
"She  rendered  much  services  by  pecuniary  contributions  to 

the  Society,  Chh.  &  Ministry.     She  left  $200=  to  the  Chh.  &  Soc.  the 

interest  of  which  is  available." 

June  21.     Mary  BATES,  widow,  aged  79:  member  of  the  church. 

1837.      Lydia  MONRO,  aged  88  :  member  of  the  church. 

April     Betsey  MONRO,  member  of  the  church. 
Rebecca  TOLLMAN,  member  of  the  church. 

September  17.     Thankfull  WHITING  :  aged  43  :  member  of  the  church. 
September  17     Sybil  HITCHCOCK  :  member  of  the  church. 

1838.  October  8     Sarah  Ann  HARLOW  :  an  infant :  foster  child  of 
Rev.  A.  G.  DUNCAN  and  wife  and  child  of  Charles  Harlow. 

December  23     Oliver  WINSLOW  :  aged  84  years. 

1839.  August  14     Mary  E.  STETSON,  member  of  this  church. 
October     Widow  of  Oliver  WINSLOW  :  member  of  this  church. 

Dec.  10     Ruth  wife  of  William  STOCKBRIDGE  :  aged  85  years :  mem- 
ber of  this  church. 

1840.  January  2 1     Lucy  wife  of  Deacon  E.  BARSTOW  :  63. 

May  10     Widow  Lucinda  BASS  member  of  the  church  :  73. 
March  10.     Elizabeth  SYLVESTER,  aged  85. 
March  16.     John  Calvin,  son  of  John  C.  and  Sarah  T.  WILDER. 
1842.     June  23     Deacon  Elisha  BARSTOW  :    died  after  a  few  days 

sickness :  "  for  many  years  a  deacon  of  the  chh.  a  worthy 
man  who  for  some  months  past  has  appeared  very  much  devoted  to 
the  work  of  the  Lord:  He  died  much  demented.  Ah!  Lord  God! 
Wilt  thou  make  a  full  end  of  the  remnant  of  Israel?  Turn  us  again 
and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  and  we  shall  be  saved."  The  deacon  was 
aged  73. 

December  25  or  27     Miss  Julitta  SYLVESTER  :  73.     "  For  many  years 
a  faithful  sister.     Her  end  was  peace  and  ardently  desired  by  her. 
Lord  !  sanctify  the  loss  to  the  chh.  and  remove  thy  judgments." 
1844.     February  25     Turner  STETSON,  aged  76.     "  Long  a  member 

of  this  church  and  a  valued  member  of  society." 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  211 

August  29  Lydia  S.  COBB,  daughter  of  Turner  STETSON  :  many  years 
resident  in  Abington. 

November  24     Priscilla  STETSON  wife  of  Joshua  Stetson:  64:  sud- 
denly. 
1845.     April  25.     Lucy  ROSE  :  76  :  sister  of  the  last  named  sister : 

united  with  the  church  under  Rev.  Mr.  Mellen. 

1847.     October  3.     Abigail  CHAMBERLAIN  :  84:  who  united  with  the 
church  under  Rev.  Mr.  Mellen. 

1849.  May  4     Miss  Rachel  WHITING:  aged  74. 

December  15     Mrs.  Rusha   EELLS,   wife   of   Samuel    Eells 
aged  67. 

1850.  June  i     Miss  Molly  BARSTOW:  aged  81. 
July  12.     Widow  Rebecca  CHURCH,  aged  77. 

August  17     Widow  Lydia  PRATT:  aged  81 :  In  peace. 

December  28     Mrs.  Sarah  E.  CHURCH  wife  of  Samuel  S.  Church  : 

aged  42. 

1851.  March  26     Miss  Cinderilla  BASS:  aged  80:  influenza. 

May  18     Mrs.  Michal  Bates  STETSON  wife  of  Thos.  Stetson: 
Hanson:  aged  70:  cancer. 

October  12  Mrs.  Lucia  Harlow  DUNCAN.  "Wife  of  Rev.  A.  G. 
Duncan  pastor  of  this  church  ;  aged  56  (wanting  49  days)  after  12 
weeks  of  severe  suffering  borne  with  Christian  meekness,  patience, 
fortitude  and  submission.  She  was  a  descendant  of  BRADFORD  & 
CARVER  and  possessed  a  spirit  worthy  of  her  Puritan  stock.  At  one 
time  during  her  illness  she  remarked  in  an  ecstacy  '  Precious  Savior,  I 
shall  soon  be  with  him '  and  her  last  audible  accents  breathed  forth 
his  name.  'Precious  Jesus.'" 

1853.  May  16     Sister  Elizabeth  H.  GARRATT  :   39  :  peaceful  and 
happy. 

1854.  February  24     Eliza  S.  wife  of  Stephen  JOSSLYN  :  50  :  after  a 
protracted  illness  from  dropsey. 

1855.  March  15     John  C.  WILDER,  died  at  North  Bridge  water  in 
the  faith  of  the  Gospel.     He  was  buried  in  Hanover  on  Sat- 
urday, March  17,  in  the  burying  ground  near  the  centre  chh.     The 
funeral  services  were  held  in  the  meeting  house  of  the  2nd  Parish  at 
the  village: 

December  10     Sylvia  BATES  :  aged  84  years. 

1858.     February  15     Lucy  CHURCH,  wife  of  William  Church,  esqr. 
Her  death  was  sudden  but  she  was  willing  to  go  if  her  Lord 


212  ORIGINAL    RECORDS. 

would  then  take  her.     She  was  very  calm  and  peaceful  and  expired 
without  a  struggle  or  a  groan  or  moving  a  muscle.     All  was  peace. 
Jesus  was  with  her:  She  is  now  with  him. 
August  *  *  *     Miss  Sybil  HATCH. 

1859-  November  15  Lydia  S.  BARSTOW  :  died  in  the  blessed  peace 
of  our  Saviour.  She  was  very  happy  in  her  sickness,  near  its 
close  especially.  May  her  death  be  sanctified  to  the  church. 
August  18  Samuel  STETSON  :  died  in  the  faith  of  Jesus  Christ,  sud- 
denly in  an  apoplectic  fit :  aged  89  yrs.  3  mos.  8  dys. 
I860.  July  14  Widow  Celia  JUDD  aged  77  years.  She  was  re- 
ceived to  this  church,  August  5,  1827  by  the  Rev.  Ethan 
Smith,  Pastor.  She  walked  with  the  church  till  within  a  few  years  : 
she  has  been  allured  away  and  become  interested  in  spiritualism. 
Because  of  her  feeble  old  age  and  broken  state  of  mind  the  church 
bore  with  her  with  long  suffering  and  charity.  She  ever  said  to  her 
pastor  and  others  that  she  did  not  give  up  her  faith  in  the  Bible,  nor 
her  hope  in  Christ  nor  her  love  to  the  Church.  Her  accounts  are 
with  God  and  sealed  :  it  is  our  hope  that  her  error  and  inconsistency 
may  have  been  forgiven  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  her. 

1862.  May  i.     Mary  G.  BASS. 

1863.  March  7     Frances  DWELLEY  :  aged  74. 

March  9     Bethiah  COOK,  wife  of  Isaac  Cook  :  aged  67. 
August  28     Mrs.  Nabby  BARKER,  member  of  this  church  43  years : 
died  a<*ed  gj  years  &  8  months. 

October  26  Mrs.  Michal  LOVEWELL:  wife  of  George  W.  Lovewell: 
aged  59  yrs.  Great  grand-daughter  of  the  first  pastor  Q!  this  chh.  Rev. 
Benj.  Bass. 

1864.  August  17.     Priscilla  Josselyn  STUDLEY,  daughter  of  widow 
of  Wm.  Josselyn  and  wife  of  Edwin  Studley. 

1865.  February  16.     Hannah  STETSON  widow  of  Edward  Stetson: 
aged  89  years  10  months.     She  died  in  holy  faith  in  which  she  had 
lived  many  years.     She  attended  chh.  only  a  few  weeks  before  her 
death. 

October  12.  Mr.  Melzar  HATCH  died:  In  his  death,  his  friends,  the 
parish  &  town  suffer  deep  affliction  &  a  great  loss.  He  was  an  early 
&  earnest  friend  &  laborer  in  the  cause  of  temperance.  Few  men  of 
the  country  have  done  more  than  he  for  the  support  of  the  institu- 
tion of  the  Gospel.  It  was  through  his  encouragement  and  liberal 
investment  that  the  present  parsonage  was  built  and  the  lot  secured  : 


ORIGINAL    RECORDS.  213 

he  put  in  $300=  or  $400.  When  the  late  meeting  house  was  burned 
and  we  stood  by  the  smouldering  ruins,  he  moved  in  the  purpose  to 
build  a  new  one  on  that  consecrated  spot  and  in  the  first  week  he  ob- 
tained the  subscription  of  nearly  $3000=  promising  $500=  himself. 
He  probably  paid  in  about  $600=  besides  personal  labor  for  which  he 
charged  nothing,  worth  not  less  than  $100-  He  gave  the  parish  $600= 
toward  the  fund  for  the  support  of  the  Gospel  ordinances.  For  a  few 
years  he  has  paid  $100=  towards  the  salary  of  the  pastor  besides  lib- 
eral gifts  to  him.  He  had  the  oversight  and  care  of  the  affairs  and 
interests  of  the  parish  and  was  the  treasurer  and  principal  collector 
for  many  years.  He  was  a  constant  attendant  on  public  worship  in 
all  weather:  though  he  was  not  a  professor  of  religion  he  had  great 
reverence  for  religion  and  religious  ordinances.  It  grieved  him  to 
see  them  neglected  habitually  by  men  or  to  witness  the  desecration 
of  the  Holy  Sabbath.  He  was  a  man  of  public  spirit  and  his  influ- 
ence and  work  may  be  seen  in  many  things.  He  has  been  a  strong 
friend  and  patriot  during  the  great  national  conflict  and  ready  and 
willing  to  aid  —  to  provide  *  *  *  things  for  the  soldiers  —  for  the 
suffering  without  distinction  of  color  or  nationality.  He  did  much  in 
aiding  improvements  in  the  cemetery.  One  of  his  last  labors  for 
the  parish  was  to  plant  those  trees  now  casting  their  shadows  around 
the  new  church.  His  funeral  was  attended  by  a  large  gathering  of 
people.  It  was  a  solemn  occasion. 

1866.     February  2.     Isaac  COOK:  after  long  decline:  very  peace- 
ful and  easy  death  :  had  been  deacon  37  years :  Superintend- 
ent of  Sabbath  school  JO  years  and  member  of  the  chh.  39  years  :  aged 
73  years. 

May  9.  Widow  Ruth  BATES.  Died  in  peace  and  comfort  of  the 
Holy  Ghost.  She  had  been  a  member  of  the  chh.  30  yrs.  She 
had  been  confined  to  her  room  16  yrs.  and  unable  to  walk  a  step. 
She  was  an  example  of  patience,  meekness  and  faith.  She  suffered 
exceedingly  in  her  last  illness  but  she  died  easily.  She  sleeps  in 
Jesus. 

July  15.     Widow  Elizabeth  T.  HOUSE:  "died  in  peace  and  entered 
the  promised  rest.     She  had  been  in  failing  health  for  several  months. 
Rev.  Mr.  Southworth  of  Hanson  officiated  at  her  funeral  as  her  pas- 
tor was  absent." 
1867-     January  2.     Mr.  Samuel  BARSTOW  died. 

June  ir.     Abigail  ROGERS,  wife  of  Reuben  Rogers 


CHAPTER  IX. 


INSCRIPTIONS   FROM   THE   STONES   AND   TOMBS    IN   THE 

CEMETERY   AT   CENTRE   HANOVER. 

1727-1895. 


NATH'L  CROCKER  ADAMS 

Born  Nov.  i4th  1846 

Died  April  7  1847 


SIGOURNEY  ADAMS 

Born  August  jd  1851 

Died  March  i8th  1855 

Amen 


HARRIETT  ELIZA 

Wife  of  Daniel  S.  Adams 

Born  Nov.  24th  1821 

Died  May  6th  1888 

"The  Lord  is  my  Shepard,  I  shall  not 
want  " 


REV.  LABAN  WHEATON  ALLEN 
Born  Dec.  n  1843 
Died  Aug.  23  1875 

"  Jesus  said,  I  am  the  resurrection  and 
the  life  " 

"  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart  for 
they  shall  »ee  God  " 


ELIZABETH  A.  STOCKBRIDGE 

Wife  of  Dr.  George  O.  Allen 

Born  Mch.  8  1847 

Died  Nov.  10  1878 


REV.  CYRUS  W.  ALLEN 

Born  Octo.  28  1806 

Died  April  n  1882 

Aged  75  years  5  mos  14  days 

"And  I  heard  a  voice  from  Heaven  say- 
ing unto  me,  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead 
which  die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth, 
yea  saith  the  spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from 
their  labours  and  their  works  do  follow 
them  " 


OPHIR  ALLEN 
U.  S.  Navy 


GEORGE  OTIS  ALLEN  M.  D. 

Born  Octo.  25  1838 

Died  Octo.  3  1887 

"  Be  ye  also  ready  for  in  such  an  hour 
as  ye  think  not  the  son  of  man  cometh  " 


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215 


MARY  (FOLGER) 
Wife  of  Rev.  Cyrus  W.  Allen 
Born  Nov.  15  1816 
Died  Aug.  13  1888 
"The  fragrance  of  her  life  below 
Earth  still  shall  know 
The  fullness  of  her  life  above 
Unchanging  love  " 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  RUTH  BAILEY 

Daughter  of  Mr.  Stephen  Bailey 

&  Mrs.  Abigail  his  wife 

Who  died  December  the  3rd  1795 

In  the  20  year  of  her  age 


MRS.  SARAH  BAILY 
Wife  to  Mr.  Timothy  Baily 
who  dyed  October  ye  8th 
and  aged  22  years 


Sic  Transit  Gloria  Mundi 

Erected  In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SILVESTER  BAILEY 

ye  wife  of  Major  Luther  Bailey 

She  died  June  ye  2;th  1788 
Aged  30  years  4  months  &  5  Days 

From  opening  skies  may  streaming  glories 

shine 
And  saints  compare  thee  with   days   like 

mine 


POLLEY  BAILEY 

Dau   of  Maj.  Luther  &  Mrs.  Silves- 
ter Bailey  his  wife 
Died  1788 


In  Memory  of  SYLVIA  B. 

the  Daughter  of  Majr.  Luther  Bailey 

&  Mrs.  Silvester  his  wife 

Born  Feb.  25  1786 

Died  the  i7th  of  May  1792 

Aged  6  years  2  months  25  days 

From  Opening  skies  may  streaming  glories 

shine 
And   saints   embrace  thee  with   love  like 

mine 


LUTHER  BAILY 

Died  Sept.  25  1799 

Aged  27  days 

MARTIN  BAILY 
Died  Nov.  3  1799' 

Aged  65  days 

Twin  children  of  Calvin  &  Sarah 
Baily 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  STEPHEN  BAILEY 

Who  died  Aug.  10  1806 

Aged  68  years 

Draw  near  my  friend  &  take  a  thought 
How  soon  the  grave  may  be  our  lot 
Make  sure  of  Christ  while  life  remain 
And  death  shall  be  eternal  gain 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  CHARLES  BAILEY 
Who  died  June  irth  1820 
in  the  $ist  year  of  his  age 

Princes  this  clay  must  be  your  bed 
in  spite  of  all  your  towers 

The  tall  the  wise  the  Reverend  head 
May  lie  as  low  as  ours 


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CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

Mr.  GEO.  BAILEY 

Who  died  March  29  1835 

in  the  33d  year  of  his  age 

Also  their  infant  child  aged  6  months 

Farewell  my  friends  and  kindred  dear 
Justice  is  done  my  body's  here 
To  God  my  soul  hath  took  its  way 
And  shall  return  at  the  last  day 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  CHLOE 

Wife  of  Mr.  Charles  Bailey 
Died  Feb.  2d  1844  aged  73  years 

Unveil  thy  bosom  faithful  tomb 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  breast 

And  give  these  sacred  relics  Room 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust 


OLIVE 

Wife  of  Geo.  Bailey 
Died  Feb.  23d  1880 
Aged  76  yrs  6  mo 
Also  their  Infant  Child  aged  6  mo's 


In  Memory  of 
RACHEL  JANE 
dau.  of  Mr.  Benj.  and  Mrs.  Rachel 

Baily 
Died  May  15  1839  Aged  13  years 

Farewell   Father    Farewell   Mother   I 

must  leave  you 

Death  the  chords  of  life  has  riven 
Do  not  let  my  parting  grieve  you 
Pray  that  we  may  meet  in  Heaven 

Father  and  Mother  Faretoell 
Farewell  Brother  Farewell  Sister  do  not 

grieve  thus 

God  hath  called  me  tis  in  vain 
Pray  that  he  may  never  leave  us 
Pray  that  we  may  meet  again 

My  Loveing  friends  Farewell 


HELLEN  ELISABETH 

Dau.  of  Gad  J.  &  Lydia  B.  Bailey 

Died  Nov.  n  1849 

Aged  5  years  u  dys 

A  bud  plucked  from  Earth  to  bloom  in 
Heaven. 


In  Memory  of 

MARTIN  BAILEY 

Who  Died  March  i7th  1844 

Aged  37  years. 

Farewell  dear  friend  a  short  farewell 
Till  we  shall  meet  again  above 

Where  endless  joys  and  pleasures  dwell 
And  trees  of  life  bear  fruits  of  love 


RACHEL  JANE 
Dau.  of  Benjamin  and  Rachel 

Bailey 

Died  Sept.  azd  1848 
Aged  7  years  9  mos  2  days 

Sleep  on  dear  child  and  take  thy  rest 
God  called  thee  home  he  thought  it  best 
There  with  the  holy  saints  to  dwell 
Farewell  thou  dearest  one  farewell 


In  Memory  of 

SARAH  C.  BAILEY 

Who  died  Feb.  7  1851 

Aged  31  years 

\Ve  mourn  the  sunshine  of  her  smiles 

The  tendrils  of  her  love 
Ah  was  she  loved  too  well  the  while 

Ere  she  was  called  above 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


217 


MRS.  RUTH 

Wife  of  Mr.  Stephen  Bailey 
Died  May  16  1852 
Aged  72  years 


LYDIA  A. 

Wife  of  John  Q.  Bailey 
Died  Oct.  5  1852 
J£  21* 

Weep  not  for  me  my  husband  dear 
Dear  children  wipe  the  falling  tears 
Parents  and  friends  loving  and  true 
God  takes  but  what  he  lent  to  you 
Then  with  submission  humbly  bow 
And  kiss  the  rod  that  gave  the  blow 


REUBEN  C.  BAILEY 

Died  May  8th  1853 

Aged  22  years 


THANKFUL 
Wife  of  Gad  Bailey, 
Departed  this  life  Mch.  28  1862 
Aged  84  yrs  9  mos 

"  Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the 
Lord  " 


GAD  BAILEY 

Departed  this  life  Dec.  13  1862 
Aged  78  yrs  6  mos 


GEOEGE  BAILEY 

Died  Nov.  n  1855 

Aged  78  years 

ASENATH 

his  wife  died  July  20  1855 
Aged  74  yrs  2  mos 

The  Christian  virtues  having  adorned 
their  lives  they  died  in  hopes  of  a  glorious 
immortality. 


HORATIO  N.  BAILEY 
Born — 1834    Died — 1860 

His  wife 

CORDELIA  W. 

Born — 1836     Died — 1860 

I  love  thee  still 


ADDIE  M.  BAILEY 
Jan.  i£th  1851 
Nov.  1 3th  1866 


W.  ELWIN  BAILEY 
Died  May  17  1869 
18  yrs  7  mos  16  dys 


SARAH  M.  BAILEY 

Died  Sept.  4  1880 

Aged  26  years  5  mos 

Oh  what  must  it  Be  to  Be  There. 


SYLVIA  W. 
Wife  of  Stephen  Bailey 

Died  June  2ist  1884 
Aged  74  yrs  9  mos  17  days 


JACOB  G.  BAILEY 

Died  Jan.  24th  1888 

Aged  70  years  9  mos  13  dys 

At  Rest. 


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CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


STEPHEN  BAILEY 

Died  Apr.  i  1890 

Aged  80  yrs  23  days 

"  Gathering  home  one  by  one  " 


MELZAR  WARRKN 
Bailey 


STELLA  W.  (FOLSOM) 
Dau.  erf  S.  W.  &  E.  J.  Bailey 

Died  July  29  1890 
Aged  26  yrs  i  mo  &  9  dys 


ELLEN  J.  BAILEY 

Wife  of  Elmer  Whiting 

Nov.  14  1853     Mch.  20  1891 


SAMUEL 

Son  of  the  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 
Died  April  1763     Aged  2  yrs 


SAMUEL  BALDWIN 

2nd  son  of  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 

Died  at  New  York  Apr.  4  1783 

in  the  22  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of  the 

REV.  SAMUEL  BALDWIN  A.  M. 

who  died  Dec.  i  1784  in  the 

54  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  HANNAH  BALDWIN 

Dau.  of  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 

Died  Nov.  2  1789 
in  the  25  year  of  her  age 


MRS.  HANNAH  BALDWIN 

Consort  of  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 

Died  May  8  1790  in  the 

52  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 
Miss  ABIGAIL 

Dau.  of  the  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 
Died  Dec.  22  1831     Aged  72 


FRANCES  BALDWIN 
Dau.  of  Rev.  Sam'l  Baldwin 

Born  June  8  1780 
Died  Nov.  17  1865 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  ELISHA  BARKER 

Who  died  October  i8th  1781 

In  the  67  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  THOMAS  BARSTOW 
Who  died  March  20  1797 
Aged  65  years 

Reader  stand  still  <fe  drop  a  tear 
Think  on  the  duxt  that  slumber*  here 
And  when  you  read  th'fate  of 'me 
Think  on  the  glats  that  runs/or  thee 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


219 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SARAH  BARSTOW 

Widow  of  Mr.  Thomas  Barstow 

Who  died  Feb.  20  1805 

in  the  74  year  of  his  age 

Wilt  thou  sad  mourner  at  my  stone  ap- 
pear 

And  think  my  mortal  dust  is  mould- 
ering here 

Oh  wilt  thou  come  at  evening  hour  to 
shed 

The  tears  of  memory  o'er  my  narrow 
bed 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MR.  ROBERT  BARSTOW 
Son  of  Col.  John  B.  Barstow 

Who  died  at 

Falmouth  in  England 

Octr.  13  1818     Aged  21  years. 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SIBEL  BARSTOW 

Wife  of  Lieut.  Samuel  Barstow 

Died  March  25  1820 

Aged  79  years 

Death  is  a  debt  to  nature  due 
Tve  paid  the  debt  &  so  must  you 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

Miss  LYDIA  BARSTOW 

Daugh.  of  Capt.  Daniel  Barstow 

and 
MRS.  BETSEY  BARSTOW 

Died  May  12  1822 
In  the  36th  year  of  her  age 
Seven  years  in  darksome  night 
But  now  I've  gone  to  realms  of  light 
To  praise  my  God  in  endless  rest 
And  be  with  Christ  forever  blest 


In  Memory  of 
LT.  SAMUEL  BARSTOW 

Died  May  4  1826 
in  92D  YEAH  of  his  age 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair 

Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too 
And  every  sweet  a  snare 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  BETSEY  BARSTOW 

Wife  of  Capt.  Daniel  Barstow 

Died  March  9  1826 
In  the  78  year  of  her  age 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms 

'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  GRACE  BARSTOW 

Daugh.  of  Capt.  Daniel  & 

Mrs.  Betsey  Barstow 

Died  May  13  1829 

Aged  19  years 

To  heaven  my  greatful  soul  descends 
On  God  alone  for  help  depends 
His  hand  is  my  perpetual  guard 
His'  grace  the  source  of  my  regard 


Erected 

To  the  Memory  of 

CAPT.  EDWARD  BARSTOW 

Son  of  Col.  John  B.  Barstow 

Died  Jan  27  1833 
Aged  37  years  &  7  Months 


22O 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


GRACE  B.  (FOSTER) 

Wife  of  Nathl.  Barstow 

Died  Apr.  4  1834 

Aged  26  years 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 

CAPT.  DANIEL  BARSTOW 

Died  Feb.  24  1842 

Aged  g8  years 
The  patriarch  died  tho'  spared 

For  near  a  hundred  years 
A  long  probation  shared 

And  knew  its  hopes  &  fears 
Mortals  prepare  to  die 

Prepare  to  meet  your  God 
The  four  last  things  are  nigh 
Four  doom  awaits  His  nod 


The  grave  of 

DEA.  ELIJAH   BARSTOW 

Born  Feb.  13  1771 

Died  June  22  1842 

In  the  72  year  of  his  age 

also  of 

LUCY  (EELLS)  his  Consort 

Dau.  of  Robert  L.  Eells  Esq. 

Born  Aug.  12  1776 

Died  June  21  1840 

In  the  64  year  of  her  age 

Bleued  are  the  pure  in  heart 
For  they  shall  see  Ood 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  MOLLY 

Youngest  daughter  of 

Thomas  &  Sarah  Barstow 

Born  Augt.  i  1768 

Died  June  i  1850 

Tell  them  to  meet  me  in  Heaven 


SARAH  R. 
Died  Jan.  14  1851 
Aged  6  years 

ETTA  H. 
Died  Oct.  6  1870 

Aged  20  years 

Children  of  Nathl.  &  Abby  R. 
Barstow 


COL.  JOHN  B.  BARSTOW 
Died  Aug.  6  1854 
Aged  91  YEAES 


FRANCES  CUTLER 
Dau.  of  Robert  and  Ann  E. 

Barstow 

Died  May  ist  1859 
Aged  i  year  10  dy's 

There  came  an  angel  to  my  home 
The  fairest  out  of  Heaven 
There  went  an  angel  from  my  home 
An  angel  back  to  Heaven 


MRS.  BETSEY  (EELLS)  BARSTOW 

Wife  of  Col.  John  B.  Barstow 

Died  July  14  1851 

Aged  91  YEABS 


LYDIA 

Wife  of  Dan'l  Barstow 

Died  Nov.  16  1859 

Aged  78  yrs 


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221 


DANIEL  BARSTOW 

Died  Feb.  20  1861 

Aged  87  years 


AMELIA  F. 
Wife  of  Augustus  P.  Barstow 

Died  Apr.  24  1862 
Aged  21  yrs  &  3  mos 


ALBERT  H. 

Son  of 

H.  B.  &  E.  M.  Barstow 
Died  Sept.  22  1863 
Aged  2  yrs  16  dys 


ALBERT 
Son  of 

E.  &  C.  O.  Barstow 

Died  Apr.  7  1863 

Aged  22  yrs  7  (?)  mos 

Thou  art  gone  but  not  forgotten 


HERBERT 

Son  of 
[oseph  &  Elmira  Barstow 

Died  Aug.  2oth  1863 
\  Aged  /  month  12  dys 

Ot  God  to  call  us  Homeward 
h\  only  son  sent  down 
anCnow  still  more  to  tempt 

icarts  has  taken  up  our  own 


[ANNAH  BARSTOW 
)ied  Oct.  9  1866 
d  72  years 


SAMUEL  BARSTOW 
1809 — 1867 


SUSAN  N. 
Wife  of 

Henry  B.  Barstow 

Died  April  a  1867 

Aged  28  years  5  months 

We  call  her  dead  but  ah  we  know 
She  dwells  where  living  waters  flow 


THOMAS  H.  C.  BARSTOW 

Born 

Oct.  23  1808 
Died  Nov.  8  1869 

Now  forgetful  at  thy  feet 

His  tired  head  presses  on  its  last  long 

rest 

And  these  sad  garments  of  mortality 
Put  off  we  trust  that  to  a  happier  land 
He  went  a  light  and  gladsome  pas- 
senger 


In  Memoriam 
HAVILAND  BARSTOW 

1st  Asst 

Engineer  U.  S.  N. 

Born  June  u  1839 

WENT  DOWN  IN  THE 

U  S  S  ONEIDA 
YOKOHAMA  BAY  JAPAN 

Jan.  24  1870 
standing  at  his  post 
of  duty 


BETSEY  BARSTOW 
1809 — 1872 


222 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


BETSEY  EELLS 

Barstow 

Died  Mar.  8  1874 
Aged  84  years 

BENJAMIN  BARSTOW 

Born 
1 6  December  1799 

Died 
3  September  1880 


SABA  D.  BARSTOW 
1807—1882 


MAJOR  DANIEL  BARSTOW 
1807—1882 


CAPT.  NATH.  BARSTOW 

Born 
Aug.  1 6  1799 

Died 
April  3  1885 


CAROLINE  O. 

Wife  of  Elijah  Barstow 

Died  Dec.  29  1888 

Aged  75  yrs  4  mos 


GRACE  F 
Dau.  of 

Nathl.  &  Grace  F.  Barstow 

Died  May  6  1890 

Aged  56  years 


ABBY  EELLS 

Wife  of 

Thos.  H.  C.  Barstow 
Born  Dec.  6  1812 
Died  Feb.  10  1889 

The  gift  of  God  is 

Eternal  life 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 


ABBY  R. 

Wife  of  Nathl.  Barstow 
Born  April  8  1809 
Died  April  23  1891 


REV.  BENJAMIN  BASS 

First  pastor  of  the 
Congregational  church  in 

Hanover 

Died  May  24  1756 
Aged  6 1 


MRS.  MARY 
Wife  of  Rev.  Benj.  Bass  &  diut' 

of  the  Rev.  Ja.  Gardner 

former  minister  of  Marshfeld 

Died  Feby  24  1772 

Aged  6 1 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MERCY  BAS 

the  wife  of  Deacon  Ber,.  Bass 

She  died  Apl.  4^1792 
in  the  46th  year  of  hr  age 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


223 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  MARY  BASS 

Eldest  Daughter  of 

Rev  Benj.  Bass 
Died  Mch.  21  1802 

Aged  71  years 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 
MRS.  MARY  BASS 

Wife  of  Deac.  Benj.  Bass 

Died  Jan.  7  1808 

Aged  68  yrs 

"  Depart  my  friends  dry  up  your  tears 
I  must  be  here  till  Christ  appears  " 


To  the  Memory  of 

DEAC.  BENJAMIN  BASS 

Died  Mch.  17  1821 

Aged  79  yrs 

"Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do 
do  it  with  thy  might  for  there  is  no 
work  nor  device  nor  knowledge  nor 
wisdom  in  the  grave  whither  thou 
goest" 


In  Memory  of 

BENJ.  Bass 

Died  June  6th  1825 

Aged  57  years 

also 

BENJ.  BASS  JR. 

Died  at  New  York  1824 

Aged  30  years 

Prepare  to  meet  thy  God 


In  Memory  of 

MRS  LUCINDA  BASS 

Relict  of  Benj.  Bass 

Died  May  gth  1840 

in  the  73  year  of  her  age 

do  not  forget  as  you  pass  by 
that  one  and  all  of  you  mutt  die 


ROBERT 

died  Nov.  25th  1858 
aged  6  ys  ii  mo  13  ds 

ISABELLA  F. 

died  Oct.  2d  1844 

aged  6  ys  8  mos  12  dys 

JOHN  D. 

died  Oct.  i2th  1840 
aged  9  mo  10  dys 

JOHN  D. 

died  Oct.  i3th  1842 
aged  i  year  6  mo  3  dys 

LYDIA 

died  Sept.  28  1843 
aged  3  mos  1 1  dys 

GEORGE  E. 
died  Nov.  12  1851 
aged  10  mos  4  dys 

Children  of  Robert  and  Lydia 
Bass 


ClNDRILLA 

dau.  of  Dea.  Benj  &  Mary  Bass 

died  Feby.  25  1851 

JE  80 


224 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


MARY  C.  BASS. 
died  May  i  1862 
aged  77  yrs  10  mos 

ELISHA  BASS 
died  Jan.  14  1867 
aged  85  yrs  5  mos 


FLORA  I. 
dau.  of  Robert  &  Lydia  Bass 

died  Nov.  loth,  1870 
aged  17  years  i  mo  20  dys 

It  is  sweet  to  be  Remembered. 


COL.  SETH  BATES 
Tomb 

No  Inscription 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  REBECKAH  BATES 
Wife  of  Capt.  Clement  Bates 
&  Daugh.  of  Mr.  Seth  Stetson 

Born  Dec.  17  1765 

&  died  Sept.  27  1813 

aged  47  years  9  Mos  &  10  Days 


SOPHIA 

Dau.  of  Paul  &  Freelove  Bates 
Born  Sept.  i  1801 
Died  Sept.  7  1825 


In  Memory  of 
Miss  BETSEY  BATES 
died  Nov.  21  1825 
a?ed  33  years 

Frail  man  your  vain  pursuits  forbear 
To  meet  your  God  in  Peace  prepare 


PAUL  BATES 
Born  Jan.  3  1762 
Died  Feb.  a  1826 

FREELOTE 
his  wife 

Born  July  9  1766 
Died  Aug.  5  1837 

In  Memory  of 
REUBEN  BATES 

son  of  Gamaliel  &  Mary  Bates 

died  Jan.  315!  1829 

aged  38  years 


SYBEL  R.  BATES 

Died  May  26  1816 

Aged  37 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  GAMALIEL  BATES 

died  Jan.  gth  1823 

aged  78  years 


LAURA  ANN 
dau.  of  Capt.  Thomas  M.  & 

Sylvia  Bates 
died  Apl.  ist  1830 
aged  6  yrs  3  mos 

"  Laura  farewell  we  give  thee  up 
Our  father  calls  thee  home 
That  Saviour  folds  you  in  his  arms 
Who  said  to  children  come  " 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


225 


AMOS  BATES 

Died  May  8  1833 

Aged  64  yrs 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY 
wife  of  Mr.  Gamaliel  Bates 

Who  Died  June  22d  1836 
in  the  8ist  year  of  her  age 


To  the  Memory  of 

GEO.  W.  BATES 
son  of  Geo.  &  Lucy  Bates 
died  Oct.  8th  1836 
aged  2  years  7  mos 
Sweet  opening  bud  of  innocence 

Thy  parents  joy  and  pride 
They  fondly  hoped  thy  frolic  life 

No  evil  would  betide 
Ere  sin  could  blight  or  sorrow  fade 

Death  came  with  friendly  care 
The  opening  bud  to  Heaven  conveied 
And  bade  it  blossom  there 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  BETHIAH  B. 

wife  of  Mr.  Thomas  M.  Bates  Jr. 

who  died  March  n  1837 

aged  20  years 
See  the  fair  cheeks  of  beauty  fade 

Frail  glory  of  an  hour 
And  blooming  youth  with  sickning  head 
Droop  like  the  dying  flower 


In  Memory  of 
CAPT.  CLEMENT  BATES 
Who  died  Nov.  30  1839 
in  the  85  year  of  his  age 


The  grave  of 

LYDIA  P.  BATES 

Died  Oct.  16  1837 

Aged  i  year  &  3  months 

Also 

GEORGE  F.  BATES 
Died  Aug.  28  1838 

Aged  7  weeks 

Children  of  Mr,  Judson  6^ 

Mrs.  Lydia  Bates. 

The  infants  wither  like  a  flower 
But  live  O  death  beyond  thy  power 
Ye  mourning  parents  kiss  the  rod 
For  He  who  gave  and  took  was  God 


HENRY  AUGUSTUS 
Son  of  Henry  &  Harriet  N.  BATES 

died  Dec.  9  1839 
aged  i  year  &  3  mos 

The  little  spirit  pure  as  light 
Saved  by  redeeming  love 

Hath  taken  its  eternal  flight 
To  better  worlds  above 


To 

the  memory  of 

MRS.  REBECCA  BATES 

Wife  of  Mr.  Thomas  O.  Bates 

died  May  27  1841 

aged  52  years 
Pause  friends  for  ready  are  your  graves 

To  follow  me  yourselves  prepare 
Prepare  in  time  while  Jesus  saves 
O  make  religion  all  your  care 


SILAS  C.  BATES 

died  Sept.  20  1848 

aged  30  yrs  2  mos  n  ds 


226 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


ROBERT  M. 

son  of  Mr.  Martin  S.  & 

Mrs.  Olive  W.  Bates 

born  Jan.  9  1845 

died  Sept.  4  1845 

"  Sleep  on  sweet  babe  and  take  thy  rest 

God  called  thee  home  bethought  it  best." 


MARIA  A. 
dau.  of  Paul  &  Temperance  C. 

Bates 

died  May  20  1845 
aged  15  yrs  9  mos  10  ds 


MRS.  MARTHA  BATES 
wife  of  Benjamin  Bates     , 
died  feb.  23d  1849 

aged  82  years 
Her  toils  are  past  her  work  is  done 

and  she  is  fully  blest 
She  fought  the  fight  the  victory  won 
and  entered  into  rest. 


JAMES  A. 

son  of  James  &  Ann  W.  Bates 

died  Sept.  20  1851 

aged  8  yrs  9  mos 

Tis'  hard  to  give  thee  up  sweet  one 

tis'  hard  to  give  thee  up; 
but  nature's  sudden  work  is  done 

tis'  the  last  bitter  cup. 

SARAH  A. 

dau.  of  Thomas  &  Mary  Bates 

died  Sept.  9  1857 

aged  3  yrs  6  mos 

"Mother  I  am  going  home  " 


ELIZA  P.  dau.  of 
Paul  &  Temperance  Bates 

died  Sept.  18  1853 
aged  22  ys  9  mos  &  2  ds 

"  Locked  in  the  icy  arms  of  death 
Two  Christian  sisters  slumber  here 
Strong  in  the  faith  till  the  last  breath 
That  Christ  on  earth  will  yet  appear 
To  bid  their  mouldering  bodies  rise 
And  change  immortal  for  the  skies  " 


CALVIN  BATES 

died  March  29  1855 

aged  77  years 

ELIZABETH 

his  wife 
died  March  6  1842  aged  62  years 


REBEKAH  W.  BATES 
died  Sept.  25  1857 
aged  28  yrs  6  mos  &  10  dys 

Peaceful  are  thy  slumber  Rebekah 

Thy  sufferings  now  are  O'er 

Our  God  has  called  thee  home 

To  dwell  among  the  saints  forevermore 


SARAH  A. 

dau.  of  Joseph  S.  &  Sarah  Bates 

died  Oct.  29  1858 

aged  34  yrs  u  mos 

"We  have  loved  her  on  earth 

May  we  meet  her  in  Heaven  " 


RUTH  BATES 

Died  May  8  1866 

Aged  78 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


227 


CAPT.  THOMAS  M.  BATES 

died  Feb.  22  1858 

Aged  71  years 

Sleep  dear  father  thou  hadst  no  fear 
Of  death  for  Christ  to  thee  was  nigh 
He  heard  thy  voice  he  heard  thy  prayer 
And  raised  thee  to  his  courts  on  high 


GEORGE  BATES 

Died  June  14  1859 

aged  5 1  yrs  5  mo  1 1  days 

Wife,  children,  friends,  a  short  adieu  we 
soon  shall  meet  again  as  deathless  as  the 
angels  are  and  free  from  mortal  pain 
Then  do  not  pry  beneath  this  Stone  in 
quest  of  one  you  love  nor  bury  hope 
within  the  grave  but  let  it  soar  above. 


SARAH 

wife  of  Joseph  S.  Bates 
died  Nov.  4  1863 
aged  75  yrs  5  mos 
Peaceful  be  thy  rest  dear  mother 
All  thy  trials  here  are  o'er 
Weary  days  and  nights  of  anguish 
Never  shall  afflict  thee  more 
1  Freed  from  earth  among  the  loved  ones 
Thou  art  gone  in  Heaven  to  dwell 
And  we  bow  in  meek  submission 
For  'He  doeth  all  things  well'  " 


SYLVIA  WING 
wife  of  Capt.  Thomas  M.  Bates 

died  Dec.  17  1864 
aged  78  yrs.  &  n  mo. 
"  Life  hath  many  a  weary  burden 
Many  a  crushing  care  and  cross 
They  are  but  dust  within  the  balance 
When  weighed  against  a  mother's  loss  " 


WALTER 

Son  of  Paul  &  Freelove  Bates 
Born  June  24  1810 
Died  Dec.  27  1869 


LYDIA  C.  BATES 

Died  Oct.  16  1872 

Aged  5 1  years 


JOSEPH  S.  BATES 
died  June  19  1873 
aged  80  yrs  4  mos 


We  will  not  mourn  for  him  we  love 
he  is  from  pain  and  sickness  free ; 
but  trust  in  yon  bright  home  above 
that  Reunited  we  shall  be. 

SYLVANUS  W.  BATES 

Died  June  27th  1878 

aged  59  yra  6  mo's  4  dys 


RUFUS  BATES 

died  Sept.  nth  1878 

aged  84  ys  5  mos  26  dys 


HULDAH  KEITH 

wife  of  Rufus  Bates 

died  Jan.  4th  1874 

aged  72  yrs.  9  mo's. 


(Square  &  Compass) 

Father 
(reverse) 

MARTIN  S.  BATES 
Died  Sept.  14  1881 
Aged  68  yrs  2  mos 


228 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


SILAS  W.  BATES 

died  Dec.  12  1879 

aged  29  yrs 


RUSHA  A. 

wife  of  Hira  W.  Bates 
1839 — 1882 


THOMAS  O.  BATES 

died  Jan.  16  1883 

aged  7*  yrs 


ANGIE  S. 

wife  of  Henry  S.  Bates, 

died  Mch.  10  1885 

aged  53  yrs  4  mos. 

"My  wife  Angle  " 


TEMPERANCE  C.' 

wife  of  Paul  Bates, 

died  July  8,  1885, 

aged  78  yrs  4  mos  18  dys 


ALBERT  E.  BATES 
1858—1887 


HIRA  BATES 
1796—1889 


LUCY  D.  BATES 
1796—1891 


LUCY  W. 

wife  of  George  Bates 

died  Aug.  loth  1889 

aged  77  years  2  mos  23  days 


JOSHUA  BATES 

born  March  22,  1802 

Died  July  2d  1891 

MARY  S.  FARMER 

his  wife 

born  July  fth  1806 
Died  Aug.  3d  1849 

Dying  is  but  going  home 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  TRYPHENA  BEAL 

Wife  of  Mr.  Zadock  Beal 

died  Aug.  21  1821 
in  the  3oth  year  of  her  age 

Also 

HOMER 

Son  of  Mr.  Zadock  &  Mrs. 

Tryphena  Beal 

died  Aug.  n  1821 

Aged  5  weeks 

Farewell  all  earthly  friends  we  say 
Be  your  connections  what  they  may 
When  God  shall  call  you  must  die 
And  hasten  to  Eternity 

0  may  your  souls  be  washed  from  sin 
Eer  your  eternity  begins 

1  hope  when  the  Lord  shall  call  you 
here 

If  you  are  young  you  need  not  fear 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


229 


PRISILLA 
dau.  of  Zadock  &  Tryphena 

Beal 

Died  May  6  1824 
6  yrs  7  mos  24  ds 

O  can  this  lovely  flower  be  dead 
That  on  our  hearts  such  joy  did  shed 
No  it  doth  still  in  beauty  Bloom 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 


J.  WALDO  H. 
son  of  Alfred  &  Julia  A  Belcher 

died  July  15  1857 
aged  7  yrs.  10  m.  26  ds 

"  Tho  far  from  us  who  loved  him 
Still  let  him  be  with  thee  " 


JOHN  H.  BENNER 

Died  Nov.  22d  1882 

aged  7 1  yrs  3  mo's  6  dys 

HANNAH  S.  his  wife 

died  April  2oth  1854 

aged  36  yrs  7  mos  27  dys 

There  are  no  parting's  in  Heaven 


MARY  IDA 
Wife  of  J.  W.  Bean 
Died  Jan.  10  1870 

JE  24  years 


LUCY  F.  Dau.  of 

Horace  M.  &  Eliza  M.  Billings 

Died  Dec.  7th  1860 

aged  8  mo's 
This  blighted  bud  will  bloom  in  Heaven 


LILA  R.  dau.  of 

Annie  L.  &  Lorenzo  Bisbe 

died  Aug.  28  1879 

M  16  yrs  10  mos 

"  Beloved  Lila,  tho'  lost  to  earth 
In  memory  thou  art  with  us  still  " 


ANNA  A. 

wife  of  Uriah  Brett 
died  Feby  27  1857 
aged  85  yrs  4  mos 


HATTIE 

(reverse) 

Harriette  S. 

eldest  daughter  of 

Lloyd  6-  Sarah  £.  Briggs 

died  June  23  1879 
aged  19  y'rs  4  mo's  and  25  d's 


ANN  M.  BRIGGS 

dau.  of  Joseph  &  Jane  Briggs 

died  Sept.  24  1858 

aged  27  yrs  3  mos 

"  No  weeping  friends  could  keep  her 
No  skillful  hand  could  save 
With  aching  hearts  we  clothed  her 
And  laid  her  in  the  grave 

"  Farewell  thou  dearly  loved  one 
Full  many  an  eye  shall  weep 
That  thou  in  lifes  bright  morning 
So  early  fell  asleep" 


J.  OILMAN  BRIGGS 
1823—1893 


230 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JOSEPH  BRIGGS 
died  Aug.  28  1861 

aged  67  yrs 
"  With  earth  shall  blend  his  precious 

dust 
Till  he  ascend  with  all  the  just" 


JANE  P.  BRIGGS 

wife  of  Joseph  Briggs 

died  Sept.  26  1882 

JE  84  yrs  6  mos 

"He  giveth  his  beloved  sleep' 


JOSEPH  BROOKS 

Tomb 
I790 


EDWARD  G.  BROOKS 

Oct.  3d  1842 

MARY  A.  his  wife 

Nov.  24  1842 


ELIZABETH  dau.  of 

Dea.  John  &  Amy  Brooks 

died  Dec.  3,  1846 

aged  i  yr.  i  mo. 


GEO.  NELSON,  son  of 

Dea.  John  &  Amy  Brooks 

died  May  12  1850 

aged  8  mos  18  dys 


SAMUELL  BROOKS 

died  Aug.  26th  1858 

aged  64  years 


LEVI  C.  BROOKS. 

A  member  of  Co.  K. 

38th  Reg.  Mass.  Vol. 
KILLED  IN  ACTION  AT 

CANE  KIVER  LA. 
April  23d  1864  aged  j/ years 

We  asked  for  him  Life,  and  God  hath 
given  it  him,  "  even  length  of  days 
for  ever  and  ever  " 


JOSEPH  LEWIS  son  of 
Joseph  Jr.  &  Emily  T.  Brooks 

died  Sept.  13  1865 
aged  23  yrs  10  mos  14  days 
"  Death  has  entered  our  loved  circle 
And  has  taken  from  our  band 
One  we  loved  and  cherished  fondly 
To  a  bright  and  fairer  land" 


Brooks  Children 

CARRIE  S. 
born  Aug.  15  1867 
Died  Feb.  26  1878 

JAMES  E. 
Mch.  30  1871     April  4  1871 


NANCY  C. 

wife  of  John  S.  Brooks 

died  Apl.  n  1868 

aged  42  yrs.  4  mos. 

"  At  Rest " 


JANE  BROOKS 

Died  Nov.  22,  1871, 

aged  57  years,  2  mo.  18  ds. 

One  less  to  love  on  earth, 

One  more  to  meet  in  heaven 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


231 


GEORGE  GILBERT  son  of 

Chas.  C.  &  Sarah  J.  Brooks 

died  Aug.  n  1872 

aged  5  mos 


AMY  BROOKS 

wife  of  Dea.  John  Brooks 

Died  June  21  1876 

Aged  73  yrs  2  mos 

In  thy  presence  is  fullness  of  joy  at 
Thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for- 
ever more 

LIZZIE  and  GEORGIE 
Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  Me 


DEA.  JOHN  BROOKS 
died  Octo.  4  1878 
aged  76  yrs  21  days 

"  Thanks  be  to  God  who  giveth  us 
the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ " 

GILBERT  BROOKS 
Died  June  27  1888 

aged  67  years 
SYBIL  H.  his  wife 


MEHITABLE 
wife  of  Samuel  Brooks 

died  July  2ist  1889 
aged  91  YRS  6  MOS 

Thou  the  Christians  path  hast  trod 
Dearest  mother  rest  with  God 

Also  their  infant  Dau's 

ANNIE  & 


ELIZA  F. 

wife  of  John  S.  Brooks 
Dec.  24  1836 — Sept.  25  1890 

Father  I  will  that  they  also  whome 
thou  hast  given  me,  be  with  me  where 
I  am 


JAMES  BROOKS 

Born  March  2ist  1817 

Died  Jan.  22d  1894 


MARY  E.  dau.  of 

Allen  F.  and  Mary  R.  Bonney 

died  Mch.  12  1846 

aged  1 6  mo's. 

And  he  took  the  little  Children  in 
his  arms  and  blessed  them. 


EVERETT  son  of 
Allen  F.  &  Mary  R.  Bonney 
died  Sept.  27th  1849 
aged  2  mos.  20  dys. 
Our  darling  boy  we  loved  so  well 
Has  gone  to  heaven  with  Christ  to  Dwell 
He  took  him  from  this  world  of  Pain 
Where  we  all  hope  to  meet  again. 


JOSIAH  W.  BONNEY 

departed  this  life  Apl.  8  1870 

JE  46  yrs  6  mos  21  days. 

"  We  three  shall  meet  again  " 
"  1  will  be  a  father  to  the  father- 
less and  the  widows  God  " 


JOSIAH  BONNEY 

died  May  8  1872 

aged  77  yrs  5  mos 


232 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


MARCY  W. 

wife  of  Josiah  Bonney 
died  May  23  1875 
aged  78  yrs  2  mos 


BOWERS 
Tomb 


ALLEN  F.  BONNEY 

died  July  5th  1885 

aged  65  yrs  2  mos  1 1  dys 


ANN  W.  BURGESS 
Mar.  15  1837 

13  mos 

AUGUSTUS  W.  BURGESS 

Dec.  4  1837 

3  yrs  6  mos 

T.  BENTON  BURGESS 

Oct.  15  1839 

14  mos 

B.  F.  BURGESS 

Oct.  28  1888 

78  yrs.  9  mos 

SARAH  W.  BURGESS 

Feb.  10  1861 

1 8  yrs  4  mos 

JOSIAH  BURGESS 

Feb.  i  1862 

8  yrs  5  mos 

FRANKLIN  BURGESS 

Nov.  15  1842 

2  yrs 

ELVIRA  BURGESS 
Dec.  6  1844 

6  mos 

MELTINA  BURGESS 

Oct.  4  1848 

4  mos 


Burt 

CHARLES  D.  BURT 
1876—1892 


JOHN  H.  GARY 

DIED 

IN  NEW  ORLEANS  LA. 
MAY  6  1863 

aged  43  yrs  5  mos 

A  member  of  Co.  G. 

42nd  Reg.  Mass.  Vol. 


ANN  ADELIA 

died  Dec.  19  1849 

aged  6  yrs  &  9  mos 

JOHN  FRANCIS 

died  Jan.  6  1850 

aged  4  yrs  &  9  mos 

only  children  of 
John  H.  &  Fanny  Gary 
To  me  the  glorious  Saviour  said 
Suffer  the  children  now  to  come 
Tho  in  the  dust  their  forms  be  laid 
Forbid  them  not  their  heavenly  home 
Why  will  ye  weep  each  form  will  rise 
Triumphant  o'er  the  silent  tomb 
Each  with  its  soul  in  lasting  ties 
In  pure  immortal  bliss  to  bloom 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  PHEBE  wife  of 

Mr.  Nath.  F.  Chamberlin 

who  died  May  23  1836  aged  27 

also  their  child 
aged  6  mos;&  16  dys 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


233 


NATHANIEL  M. 

son  of  Nathaniel  F.  & 

Phebe  Chamberlin 

died  Sept.  24  1840 

aged  6  yrs  1 1  mos  &  4  days 


In  Memory  of 

MRS,  PRISCILLA  wife  of 

Freedom  Chamberlin 

who  died  April  2ist  1846 

in  her  84  years 


NATHANIEL  F.  CHAMBERLIN 

died  Feb.  12  1854 
aged  52  years  &  6  days 


Chamberlain  Monument 

PHILIP  HERBERT 
Sept.  20  1853 
Mch.  8th  1865 

ELIZA  JAMES 
Feb.  i gth  1861 
Oct.  8th  1861 

PHILIP  CHESTER 

Aug.  ad  1867 

Jan.  4  1893 

God  calls  our  loved  ones 
While  angels  bear  them  Home 


JOSIAH  CHAMBERLIN 

died  Nov.  4  1876 
M  77  yrs  ii  mos  17  ds 
"  /  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life 


EMMA  S.  dau. 

Dea.  F.  &  D.  A.  Chamberlin 

born  April  16  1881 

died  July  ai  1881 


SOPHIA  wife  of 

Josiah  Chamberlin 

died  Oct.  23    1881 

M,  79  yrs  5  mos  8  ds 

Because  I  live  ye  shall  live  also  " 


RALPH  HARLAN  son  of 

F.  &  D.  A.  Chamberlin 

died  Aug.  18  1885 

aged  8  mos  1 1  ds 


NORMAN  CHAMBERLAIN 

Died  Jan.  30  1886 

aged  67  years  9  mos. 


WM.  HENRY  CHAMBERLAIN 
1827—1889 


FRANK  W.  CHAMBERLAIN 

Born  Dec.  28  1867 

DROWNED  AT  NO.  SCITU- 

ATE  May  2oth  1890 


Robert 

April  6  1890  April  19  1891 

Son  of  H.  E.  and  A.  E. 

Chamberlin 


234 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


SARAH  E. 

wife  of  Saml.  S.  Church 
died  Dec.  28  1850 

JE  42  yrs 

1  Farewell  husband  and  children  farewell 
Follow  Christ's  example  and  with  Him 
dwell  " 


ALICE  R.  dau.  of 

Saml.  S.  &  Sarah  E.  Church 

died  Mch.  10  1851 

JE  5  mos  4  ds 


MARY  H.  CHURCH 
died  May  30  1857 

aged  44  yrs 

We  have  loved  her  on  earth 
May  we  meet  her  in  heaven 


WM.  CHURCH  JR. 
CO.  I.  58  MASS.  VOL. 

Born  in  Hanover 
died  in  Beverly  New  Jersey  1863 

aSed  37  years 
A  Reunion  in  Heaven 


LEWIS  C.  CHURCH 

Died  Dec.  9  1866 

Aged  50  yrs 

ANGELINE 

His  wife 

Died  Mar.  17  1860 

Aged  41  yrs 
AMELIA  F.  BARSTOW 

Their  Daughter 

Died  April  24  1862 

Aged  21  yrs  &  3  mos 


EDDIE  C.  son  of 
S.  H.  &  E.  C.  Church 

died  Mar.  n  1876 
Zt  7  yrs  7  mos  20  days 


LULU  S.  CHURCH 

Until  the  day  breaks 

And  the  shadows  Flee  away 

(Reverse) 

Lulu  S.  Church 

Born  in  Hanover 

died  in  Galveston  Texas 

June  7  1882     Aged  20  years 


DEA.  SAML.  S.  CHURCH 

died  May  7,  1883, 

M  8 1  yrs.  3  mos. 

"Asleep  in  Jesus,  Blessed  sleep  in 

which  none  ever  wake  to  weep." 


BENJAMIN  CHURCH, 
died  Dec.  22,  1889, 
aged  45  yrs  10  mos. 

"We  miss  thy  kind  and  willing  hand 
Thy  fond  and  loving  care 
Our  home  is  darkness  without  thee 
We  miss  thee  everywhere  " 


CAROLINE  STETSON 
wife  of  Martin  Church 

died  June  18,  1883. 

Aged  77  yrs.  6  mos 
"  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 
the  Lord  " 


FREDERICK  W.  CHURCH 
1859—1892 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


235 


HENRY 
(reverse) 

Henry  Elliot  son  of 

Andrew  &  Jane  C.  Clark 

Jan.  7  1885  May  14  1890 

Will  meet  thee  in  Heaven 


ROBERT  S.  CHURCH 
CO.  G.  43D  EEGT.  M.  V.  M. 

Jan.  1 8  1842     Nov.  21  1891 

For  him  who  sleeps  our  love  is  not 
quenched 


ELIZABETH  R.  CHURCH 

Died  July  29  1892 

Aged  84  yrs  5  mos 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus. 


ZEBULON  CLARK 
1781—1857 
CHRISTIANA 

his  wife 
1791-1881 


SARAH  B. 

wife  of  Andrew  Clark 

died  Apr.  23  1863 

aged  31  yrs  &  3  mos 

"  Christ  is  my  hope" 
"  He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters" 


GEORGE  EDWARD  son  of 
Andrew  &  Sarah  B.  Clark 

died  Apr.  28  1868 
M  8  yrs  8  mos  19  ds 
"Gone  but  not  forgotten" 


CHAS.  CARROLL  only  son 

of  Chas.  H.  and  Sarah  Clark 

a  member  of  Co.  I. 

4th  Reg.  Mass.  Vol. 

DIED  AT  NEW  OBLEANS 

JULY  17  1863 

Aged  17  yrs  g  mos 

NELLIE  E.  dau.  of 
.    Henry  &  Ann  E.  Clark 
died  Dec.  4  1873 
aged  1 6  yrs 


HENRY  CLARK 
died  Feb.  8  1876 

aged  43  yrs 
"Asleep  in  Jesus" 


HENRY  L.  son  of 

Andrew  &  C.  Maria  Clark 

died  Aug.  15  1876 

J£t  2  mos  8  ds 

WALDO  B.  son  of 

Andrew  &  C.  Maria  Clark 

died  Oct.  13  1878 

Mi  3  mos  3  dys 


GEORGE  EDWARD  2nd  son  of 
Andrew  &  C.  Maria  Clark 

died  Nov.  2  1881 
aged  ii  yrs  10  mos  29  ds 

HENRY  ELLIOT  son  of 

Andrew  &  Jane  C.  Clark 

Jan.  7  1885— May  14  1890 

"Will  meet  thee  in  Heaven  " 


236 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


C.  MARIA 
wife  of  Andrew  Clark 

died  Nov.  10  1881 
aged  40  yrs  6  mos  2 1  ds 

Gone  but  not  forgotten 


E.  BURTON  son  of 

J.  A.  &  E.  F.  Cole 

died  June  5  1888 

Aged  2  mos 


MRS.  MARY  E.  COOPER 
wife  of  Joseph  A.  Cooper 

died  Mch.  25  1888 
aged  41  yrs  1 1  mos  9  ds 

"  The  morning  cometh  " 

"  A  precious  one  from  us  has  gone 
A  voice  we  loved  is  stilled 

A  place  is  vacant  in  our  home 
Which  never  can  be  filled 


GEORGE  LLOYD  CORBIN 

died  May  i  1883 

JEt  9  yrs  i  mo 


CAPT.  JOSEPH  CRADDOCK 

died  June  A.  D.  1812 

aged  88  years 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 
MRS.  MARY 

wife  of  Ensign  Crocker 
Born  May  24th  1809 
Died  May  24  1841 


MARY  E. 
Dau.  of  Ensign  Jr.  &  Mary 

Crocker 

died  Oct.  6th  1845 

aged  10  yrs  6  mos 

Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me 


NATHANIEL  CROCKER 

Died  June  2oth  1847 

aged  63  years 


ENSIGN  CROCKER 

Died  Jan.  yth  1853 

aged  83  years 

HAXNAH 

his  wife 

Died  April  i3th  1853 

aged  79  years 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 

ARTHUR 
son  of  Ensign  Jr.  and 

Sylvia  Crocker 

died  Oct.  13  1857 

aged  5  mos  2  dys 

Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven 


ENSIGN  CROCKER  JR. 

died  Jan.  nth  1869 

aged  62  years 

Be  ye  also  Ready 


FRED.  M.  son  of 
Charles  E.  &  Viola  Crocker 

Died  Oct.  iith  1877 
aged  8  yrs  5  mos  13  dys 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


237 


Without  a  sigh  a  change  of  feature 
or  a  shaded  smile  she  gave  her  hand 
to  the  stern  mess'gr  and  as  a  glad 
Child  seeks  its  father  went  Home 

ELLA  M.  dau.  of 

Charles  E.  &  Viola  Crocker 

died  Sept.  28th  1880 

aged  24  ys  10  mos 


God's  finger  Touched  she  slept 

CARRIE  E.  dau.  of 

Charles  E.  &  Viola  Crocker 

Died  Nov.  2gth  1880 

aged  19  ys'iS  dys 


Father 

JOHN  CUDWORTH 
Born  Sept.  15  1831 
Died  Oct.  5  1890 
Gone  before 

Mother 
Mary  H. 

wife  of  John  Cudworth 

Born  Dec.  17  1830 

Died  Oct.  10  1890 

At  Rest 


SARAH  JANE  CUDWORTH 
1835—1892 


EXSPERENCE  CURTIS 

Daughter  To  Mr.  Joseph  Curtis 

Dyed  June  ye  2$th  1732  and 

Aged  4  years 


STEPHEN  CURTIS 

Son  of  Mr.  Joseph  Curtis 

Dyed  JTJLY  YE  14  INS  1739 

&  Aged  10  Months 


DEBORAH  CURTIS 

daughter  to  Mr.  William  Curtis 

Dyed  AUG.  YE  12TH  1739 

&  aged  10  days 


Here  lyes  the  Body  of 
MR.  WILLIAM  CURTIS  who  died 

JANY  THE  20  1749 
in  the  44th  year  of  his  age 


MRS.  MARY  CURTIS 
ye  vertuous  Consort  of 

Mr.  Joseph  Curtis 

Tis  Dyed  April  Ye  9  1750 

&  Aged  46  years 

Here  Lyes  The  Body  of 
ME.  JOSEPH  CURTIS 
Who  Died  December  The  i  1753 
In  The  60  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  RICHARD  CURTIS 

Who  died  April  28th  1766 

in  the  64  year  of  his  age 

In  Memory  of 

Miss  ALATHEA  CURTIS 

she  died  April  ye  i6th  1801 

in  the  23rd  year  of  her  age 


238 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

GERSHOM 

son  of  Mr.  Gershom  Curtis 

and  Mrs.  Elizabeth  his  wife 

he  died  Dec.  ye  i5th  1779 

aged  15  Days 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  TIBASHA 

ye  wife  of  Mr.  Gershom  Curtis 
she  died  Jan.  ye  25th  1780 
in  ye  25th  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARTHA  CURTIS 

the  wife  of  Mr.  William  Curtis 

who  died  Nov.  ye  3Oth  1786 

in  the  73rd  year  of  her  age 

In  faith  she  dy'd  in  dust  she  lies 
But  faith  foresees  that  dust  shall  rise 
When  Jesus  calls  while  hope  assumes 
And  Wests'  her  joy  among  the  tombs 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  JOHN  CURTIS 
who  died  Sept.  ye  27th  1799 
in  the  58th  year  of  his  age 
"Oh  cruel  death  who  would  not  spare 
A  tender  husband  and  a  father  dear 
But's  taken  him  to  the  world  Above 
To  sing  the  praises  of  Eternal  Love  " 


The  grave  of 

SOPHIA 

dau.  of  Seth  &  Percis  Curtis 
died  1807  JE  4  years 


In  Memory  of 
Miss  CHARLOTT  CURTIS 
the  Dau.  of  Mr.  John  Curtis 

&  Mrs.  Anne  his  wife 
who  died  Aug.  ye  23rd  1800 
in  the  33rd  year  of  her  age 

"  Ye  loving  mortals  Come  and  see 
The  wondrous  change  that's  past  on  me 
Like  you  I  once  was  young  and  gay 
But  now  am  mouldering  back  to  clay  " 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  JOB  CURTIS 

who  died  April  ye  6th  1804 

in  the  68th  year  of  his  age 

"  Great  God  I  own  the  sentence  just 

And  nature  must  decay 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust 

To  dwell  with  fellow  clay  " 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  SETH  CURTIS 

died  June  4th  1812 

in  the  53  year  of  his  age 

A  sinner  born  redeemed  by  blood 
&  rest  till  the  great  day  of  God 
then  will  this  slumbering  dust  arise 
to  blissful  mansions  in  the  skies 

Vile  sinner  saved  by  grace  divine 
high  in  the  world  of  glory  shine 
but  walking  in  the  downward  road 
they  fall  beneath  the  frownes  of  God 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  PERCIS  CURTIS 

wife  of  Seth  Curtis 

died  Oct.  2d  1825 

aged  56  years 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


239 


MRS.  ZINTHIA  S. 

wife  of  Ebenezer  Curtis 

Died  Aug.  i4th  1813 

Aged  33  years 

also  their  son 

WILLIAM  B. 
Died  Aug.  i4th  1813 
Aged  i  year  7  mos 


In  Memory  of 

JOHN  CURTIS  JR.  son  of 

Mr.  John  &  Mrs.  Sally  Curtis 

died  Mch.  14  1817 
aged  15  yrs  6  mos  &  14  days 

"Death  like  an  overflowing  stream 
Sweeps  us  away :  our  life's  a  dream 
An  empty  tale :  a  morning  flower 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour  " 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  ABIGAIL 

wife  of  Reuben  Curtis 

Died  Dec.  24th  1841 

aged  74  years 

Mail  sweet  repose  now  shall  I  rest 
no  more  with  sickness  be  distressed 
from  sin  and  sorrow  find  release 
my  soul  shall  dwell  in  endless  Peace 


In  Memory  of 
MARTIN  CURTIS 
who  died  Aug.  29  1848 
In  his  39  yr. 

•'  Farewell  my  wife  &  children  too 
I  can  no  longer  stay  with  you 
My  portion  in  heaven  I  wish  to  share 
Prepare  for  death  and  meet  me  there" 


The  grave  of 

BENJAMIN  CURTIS  Son  of 

Mr.  John  and  Mrs.  Sally  Curtis 

who  died  Aug.  28  1833 

aged  26  years 

"  The  earth  for  a  short  period 
may  confine  the  body  &  even  cause 
the  tenement  of  the  active  mind  to 
dissolve  in  dust  ;  but  the  soul  of  the 
just  unfettered  by  thu  clods  of  the 
valley  flies  to  the  bosom  of  its  God  " 


LUTHER  CURTIS 

died  Aug.  25  1843 

aged  5.2  jrs. 


JOHN  CURTIS 

died  Dec.  5  1851 

aged  80  years 

"  A  man  of  rare  integrity,  inde- 
pendent in  his  opinions,  gentle  and 
modest  in  his  disposition,  devoted 
and  active  in  his  OPPOSITION 
TO  NEGRO  SLAVERY,  un- 
like most  men  more  enthusiastic  in 
that  opposition,  and  in  the  welcome 
of  all  new  truth  as  he  advanced  in 
age;  meeting  hi*  death  at  last  most 
serenely  with  an  unfaltering  trust  in 
God  and  the  final  triumph  of  justice  " 

"  Like  one  who  wraps  the  drapery 
of  his  couch  about  him  and  lies  down 
to  pleasant  dreams  " 


240 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


LEVI  CURTIS 
died  May  15  1853 

aged  65  years 
He  is  gone  but  many  morrows 
Yet  may  dawn  ere  we  forget 
Though  his  death  awaken  sorrows 
In  our  hearts  he  liveth  yet 


ROBERT  CURTIS 
died  Feby.  15  1858 
aged  66  yrs  10  mos  14  dys 
"  E'ven  so  Father,  for  so  it  seemeth 
good  in  thy  sight  " 


ROBERT  SNOW  son  of 
Robert  S.  &  Rachel  C.  Curtis 
died  Sept.  16  1860 
aged  i  yr  3  mos  8  dys 

"Another  little  voice  is  hushed 
And  a  little  angel  born  " 


RACHEL  C. 

wife  of  Robert  S.  Curtis 

died  June  13  1862 

aged  41  yrs  7  mos 

' '  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are  " 


RUTH  CURTIS 

died  April  27  1863 

aged  80  years 


SALLY 

wife  of .  John  Curtis 

died  Aug.  29  1865 

aged  88  years 


BENJAMIN  CURTIS 

Member  of  Co.  G.  12  Mass.  Vol. 

KILLED  IN  BATTLE  OF 

ANTIETAM  MD. 

SEPT.  16TH  1863 

Aged  22  years 

Said'st  thou  that  our  sons  were  dy- 
ing, Pouring  out  their  blood  in  vain 
God  forbid  they  lay  their  lives  down 
that  our  Country  may  be  free  Not  a 
drop  of  blood  is  wasted  tis  the  price 
of  Liberty 

BATHSHUA  wife  of 

James  PBATT  &"  formerly 

wife  of  Luther  Curtis 

died  July  12  1868 

aged  69  yrs 


WILLIAM  CURTIS 
died  Jan.  6th  1871 
aged  67  years  4  mos 


ROBERT  S.  CURTIS 
died  April  i  1873 

aged  46  years 

"  Therefore  be  ye  also  ready  for  in 
such  an  hour  as  ye  think  not  the  Son 
of  man  cometh  " 


MERIEL 

wife  of  Loring  Curtis, 

died  May  n,  1873, 

aged  72  yrs. 


CASSANDRA 
wife  of  Wm.  Curtis 
Died  Nov.  23d  1875 
aged  70  yrs  4  mos 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


241 


Curtis  Monument 
Father  dr*  Mother 

G.  C. 
1807—1875 

N.  B.  C. 
1804 — 1887 

Husband  and  Wife 
Almighty  God  tis  right,  tis  just, 
That  earthly  frames  should  turn  to  Dust 
But  Ah !  forgive  that  wishful  Tear 
That  would  detain  their  Spirits  here 


KETURAH  STUDLEY 

wife  of  Robert  Curtis 

died  Dec.  22  1880 

aged  79  yrs  9  mos 

"There  remaineth  a  rest  for  the  peo- 
ple of  God  " 

LORING  CURTIS 
died  Feb.  4  1881 
aged  83  yrs  4  mos  i  day 


In  Memory  of 

DEBORAH 
wife  of  Martin  Curtis 

died  April  5  1881 
aged  7 1  yrs  i  mo  4  ds 


JOHN  CUSHING 

Born  June  i4th  1800 

Died  Oct.  30  1871 

his  wife  SARAH  C. 

born  June  3d  1801 

Died  Mch.  i  1879 

their  dau.  SARAH  E. 

wife  of  Godfroid  Turcotte 

Born  Dec.  30  1835 

Died  Feb.  24  i88a 


Miss  LYDIA  B.  CUTLER 

Died  Dec.  18  1858 

Aged  63  yrs 


Miss  FRANCES  CUTLER 
Died  June  28  1868 
Aged  70  yrs 


S.  GARDNER  CUTLER 
Died  Feb.  12  1869 

&\.  33  yrs 
We  Shall  Rise  For  Christ  lias  Risen 


NATHANIEL  GUSHING  only  son 

of  Dr.  E.  D.  &  D.  S.  Gushing 

died  Aug.  12  1864 

aged  47  yrs 


REV.  SAMUEL  CUTLER 

Died  July  17  1880 

Ag«d  75  yfs 
Waiting  for  the  kingdom 


WARREN  V.  GUSHING 

Died  March  7th  1889 

aged  73  ys  7  mos 

At  rest 


ELIZABETH  D.  CUTLER 
Died  July  ai  1888 

Aged  79  yrs 
Come  Lord  Jesus  come 


242 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JOHN  A.  DAME 
July  4  1835 
Dec.  4  1891 

MELISA 

wife  of  John  A.  Dame 
Apr.  4  1849 
June  ii  1889 


FRANKLIN  N. 
Dec.  25  1869 

Drowned 
July  29  1880 

AUGUSTA 
Aug.  13  1874 
Mar.  13  1875 

CHAS.  C. 

Aug.  25  1888 

Oct.  29  1888 

Children  of 'John  &  Melisa  Dame 


EDGAR  L.  son  of 

Bernard  &  Lydia  A.  Damon 

died  Sept.  22  1855 

JE  10  mo's  &  2  da's 

"  Away  away  to  thy  home  in  the  skies 
Thou  beautiful  child  with  the  love  lit  eyes 
We  have  ever  loved  thee  in  doubtful  fear 
For  brief  have  we  felt  would  thy  stay  be 

here 

Thou  art  all  too  fair  for  thy  earthly  home 
And  spirit  voices  are  bidding  thee  come 
Back  to  thy  father  in  loveliness  drest 
Back  to  thy  home  in  the  land  of  the  blest 
We  weep  for  ourselves  but  never  for  thee 
For  we  know   tis   bliss  where  thy  home 

will  be 
And  we  know  full  well  that  no  blight  will 

come 
And  naught  to  distress  in  that  peaceful 

home 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  SARAH 

wife  of  Mr.  Zachariah  Damon 
died  April  4  1847 

aged  72  years 
Hark,  from  on  high  my  Saviour  calls 

I  come  my  lord,  my  love, 
Devotion  breaks  the  Prison  walls 
And  speeds  my  last  Remove 


HANNAH  M.  Dau.  of 

John  &  Martha  S.  Damon 

Died  June  23  1847 

Aged  8  mos 

Dear  wife  and  daughter  take  thy  rest 
Where  pain  &  parting  never  come 
O  may  we  find  among  the  blest 
With  thee  a  bright  eternal  home 


MARTHA  S. 

wife  of  John  Damon 

Died  June  6  1849 

aged  38  years 


In  Memory  of 
Zachariah  Damon 

died  July  1858 

aged  82  years  7  mo's 

EEI.LS  DAMON  his  father 

drowned  near  Bonn  Island  Me. 

Aug.  26th  1805  aged  43  years 

also  his  wife  HULDAH 
died  March  12  1830  aged  72  years 


LIZZIE  EVA  dau.  of 

Bernard  &  Lydia  A.  Damon 

died  Sept.  4  1861 

JE  i  yr  4  mos 

"They  have  gone  to  Heaven  before  us 
But  they  turn  and  wave  their  hand 
Pointing  to  the  glories  o'er  us 
In  that  happy  spirit  land  " 


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243 


LILIAN  FRANCES  dau.  of 
Geo.  F.  &  Sarah  T.  Damon 

died  Aug.  5  1864 
aged  i  yr  3  mos  19  ds 

"She  faltered  by  the  wayside 
And  angels  took  her  home" 


ANNIE 

youngest  dau.  of 

Alfred  C.  &  Lucy  S.  Damon 

Sept    1862— Sept.  1885 

"  A  light  is  from  our  household  gone 
A  voice  we  loved  is  stilled 
A  place  is  vacant  in  our  hearts 
Which  never  can  be  filled" 


JOSEPH  DAMON  son  of 

Chas.  &  Sarah  B.  Thomas 

Member  2nd  Heavy  Artillery 

Mass.  VoFs.  DIED  IN  PRISON 

AT  ANDERSONVILLE 

SEPT.  1864 
Aged  33  yrs  6  months 

He  died  a  Prisoner  in  Anderson's 

living  tomb 

We  see  his  gaunt  and  wasted  form 
H'  hen  we  lay  down  to  sleep 
And  know  he  died  with  hungers  Pain 
When  we'd  enough  to  eat 


EMMA 
wife  of  Chas.  H.  Damon 

died  Dec.  i4th  1871 

aged  23  years  9  mos  23  days 

HENRY  F.  their  son 

died  March  i3th  1872 

aged  4  mo's 


WILBUR  B. 

son  of  Joseph  &  Mary  Damon 
died  Nov.  '4  1877 
aged  5  yrs  4  mos 
"I  take  this  little  lamb  said  He 
And  lay  him  on  my  breast 
Protection  he  shall  find  in  me 
And  be  forever  blest  " 


HENRY  A.  DAVENPORT 
1852 — 1891 


To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  AMY  B. 
wife  of  William  Dawe 
and  relic  of  Cap't.  Edward 

Barstow 

died  Aug.  2gth  1855 
aged  58  years 


WILLIAM  DAWE'S 

Died  Feb.  igth  1867 

aged  77  years 


ALICE  F. 

wife  of  Rufus  E.  Delano 
died  May  2  1885 
^E  23  yrs  3  mos 


MINNIE  F. 

wife  of  Clinton  M.  Delano 

Apr.  5  1861     Sept.  9  1893 

Severed  only  till  he  comes 


244 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

JEDEDIAH  &  Avis  Dweek 

ye  son  and  Daughr  of 

Lieut.  Joshua  Dweele 

&  Mrs.  Avis  his  wife 

He  died  Nov  ye  2ist  1786 

in  ye  i8th  year  of  his  age 

She  died  August  ye  2yth  1786 

in  ye  i6th  year  of  her  age 


Here  lies  the  body  of 

Lieut.  JOSHUA.  DWEELE 

who  died  Mch.  i5th  1787 

in  the  5151  year  of  his  age 


ALMIRA 

dau.  of  Mr.  Joshua  Dwelly 
died  Dec.  9  1807 
aged  2  yrs  4  mos 


JOSHUA  son  of 

Joshua  &  Betsey  Dwelley 

1825 — 1825 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  AVICE 

wife  of  Mr.  Joshua  Dwelly 

died  Mch.  19  1831 

aged  go  yrs  &*  i  day 

"  Our  God  is  love  his  promises  are  sure 
Great  is  his  power  none  can  his  wrath 
endure 

Oh  do  not  slight  this  loud  and  solemn 

call 
And   while  you  mourn  for   me  make 

Christ  yonr  all" 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  RACHEL 

wife  of  Mr.  Joshua  Dwelly 
died  Dec.  n  1831 

in  the  57th  year  of  her  age 


1825 
ROBERT  E.  DWELLEY 

1827 
MARY  L.  his  wife 

Children 

EDWIN  B.  1850 

EUGENE  1854 


JOSHUA  DWELLY 

died  Dec.  13  1847 

aged  8 i  yrs 

"  Draw  near  my  friends  and  take  a 

thought 

How  soon  the  grave  may  be  your  lot 
Make  shure  of  Christ  while  speech 

remains 
And  death  will  be  eternal  gain  " 


Dwelley  Monument 

No  lettering 


LEMUEL  DWELLY 

Tomb 
No  Inscription 

GEORGE  W.  son  of 
Joshua  &  Betsey  (or  Kezia) 

Dwelley 
1841 — 1841 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


245 


In  Memory  of 
DR.  MELZAB  DWELLY 

died  Nov.  25  1829 

aged  58  years 

SALLY  his  wife 

who  died  Jan.  27  1841 

aged  66  years 

their  son  JOSEPH  DWELLY 

died  Nov.  23d  1838 

aged  19  years 

their  Dau.  HARRIET  DWELLY 

died  Dec.  i4th  1818 

aged  17  years 

and  their  Dau. 

ABIGAIL  W.  DWELLY 

died  Oct.  i8th  1812 

aged  2  ys  a  mo 


JOSHUA  DWELLY 
1798 — 1842 

BETSEY  His  wife 
1799—1875 

KEZIA  His  wife 
1807 — 1890 
Gone  Home 


JOHN  DWELLY 
Died  Nov.  8  1857 
aSed  55  vrs  3  mos 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death 


NATHAN  H.  son  of 

Nathan  and  Huldah  B.  Dwelly 

Died  June  i6th  1862 

aged  30  years 
Meet  Me  in  Heaven 


FREDRICK  DWELLEY 

died  May  26  1866 

a£ed  53  years 


HOSEA  DWELLY 
Died  June  27  1866 
aged  29  yrs  6  mos 


To  the  Memory  of 
ALMIRA  A.  DWELLY  Daugh.  of 
Mr.  John  &  Mrs.  Mary  Dwelly 

Died  May  3  1839 
aged  6  years  3  months  &  10  Days 

Farewell  dear  parents  we  must  part 
Death  aims  at  me  a  mortal  dart 
Sweet  child  your  Savior  bid  you  come 
And  heaven  above  shall  be  your  home 


JOSEPH  DWELLY 
Died  Feb.  7  1868 
Aged  54  yrs  10  mos 
Hope  for  upon  that  happy  shore 
Sorrow  and  sighing  will  be  O'er 
And  friends  will  meet  to  part  no  more 


HULDAH  B. 

wife  of  Capt.  Nathan  Dwelly 

died  July  23d  1868 

aged  66  yrs  5  mo's 

To  know  her  was  to  love  her 


JOSEPH  S.  DWELLY 

Died  Feb.  i  1874 

aged  34  yrs  4  mos  16  Days 


246 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


SALLY 

wife  of  Joseph  Dwelly 

Died  April  20  1879 

Aged  66  yrs  6  mos 

To  part  no  more 

AMY  M.  DWELLY 
Died  April  5  1880 

Aged  79  years 
There  is  Rest  in  Heaven 


CAPT.  NATHAN  DWELLY 
died  Mch.  17  1882 

aged  85  years 

After  the  work  is  over  the  Master's 
word  well  done 


In  Memory  of 

HULDAH  B.  Dau    of 

Capt.  Nathan  &  Huldah  B. 

Dwelly 
who  died  March  6th  1833 

aged  2  yrs  9  mo's 
This  lovely  bud  so  young  and  fair 
Fallen  by  early  doom 
Just  came  to  show  how  sweet  a  flower 
In  Paradise  will  bloom 


J.  WILTON  DWELLEY 

Nov.  17  1803 

July  9  1883 

HULDAH  B.  dau.  of 

Nathan  &  Huldah  B.  Dwelly 

Born  July  2d  1834 

Died  Jan.  20  1888 

Faithfull  in  all  things 


MARY 

wife  of  John  Dwelly 
Died  Aug.  19  1893 
aged  89  yrs  5  mos 
Not  dead  but  Resting 


MRS.  LUCIA  (Harlow)  dau.  of 
Capt.  Ellis  &>  Sarah  Harlow 

late  of  Harvard  Mass. 
wife  of  Rev.  Abel  G.  Duncan 
Pastor  of  First  Cong.  Church 

in  Hanover 
died  Sabbath  Eve.  Oct.  12  1851 

aged  54  years 

She  was  a  descendant  of  the 

Pilgrims 

She  was  lovely  in  life  and  in  death 
Adorned  both  by  Nature  and  Grace ; 
"  Precious  Jesus,  "was  on  her  last  Breath 
When  gently  she  passed  to  the  Place 
Prepared  by  the  Lord  for  the  Blest 
And  entered  her  glorious  Rest 

Erected  by  the  ladies  of  the 
Congregation 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 
REV.  ABEL  G.  DUNCAN 

Born  June  25th  1802 
Died  April  23d  1874 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling 


THEODORE  DYER 
Born  Sept.  19  1836 
Died  Aug.  29  1891 


Infant  son  of 
Robert  &  Mary  T.  Eells 

died  Jan.  3  1843 
&  Infant  dau.  died  June  3  1844 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


247 


HENRY  DYER 

1801—1889 
his  wife  RUTH  (REED) 

1802 — 1839 
their  children 

HERVEY  R. 

1827 — 1847 

RACHEL  R. 

1829—1845 

R.  CORNELIA 

1832—1851 
his  wife  LYDIA  R.  (HOWES) 

1815 — 1891 
their  children 

WARREN  A. 

1845—1847 
WILLIAM 

1846 — 1847 


MARY  E. 

dau.  of  Robt  &  Mary  T.  Eells 
died  Oct.  8  1852 
M  3  yrs  4  mos 


ROBERT  JR. 

son  of  Robt  &  Mary  T.  Eells 

died  Aug.  17  1846 

M  6  mos 


MARY 

dau.  of  Robt  &  Mary  T.  Eells 

died  Sept.  14  1847 

JE  5  mos 


ELLEN  A. 

dau.  Robt  &  Mary  T.  Eells 

died  Sept.  12  1847 

M  i  yrs  5  mos 


MARTHA  FOBES 

dau.  of  John  P.  &  Anna  Eells 

born  Nov.  10  1854 

died  June  6  1856 


GEORGE  H.  EELLS 
died  Oct.  6  1857 

aged  3  yrs 
'God's  time  is  the  best" 


CHARLES  H.  EELLS 

died  June  8  1861 

JEt  19  yrs 


ROBERT  EELLS 

died  Feb.  5  1872 

aged  57  yrs  10  mos 


JOHN  P.  EELLS 

born  Aug.  12  1822 

died  Nov.  25  1883 


DBA.  GEORGE  W.  EELLS 

died  May  23  1857 

aged  37 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  RUTH  ELLIS 

ye  wife  of  Mr.  David  Ellis 

She  died  January  ye  loth  A.  D. 

1772 
In  ye  22d  year  of  her  age 


248 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

NATHANIEL  ELLIS 

Died  Feb.  5  1817 

aged  60  years 

also 

MARY  his  wife 
died  Jan.  2ist  1848 

aged  76  years 
Rest  sleeping  dust  in  silence  rest 
In  the  cold  Grave  that  Jesus  blest 
In  faith  and  hope  we  lay  thee  there 
Safe  in  our  heavenly  Father's  care 


FRANCES  B.  ELLIS 

died  Nov.  2  1843 

aged  47  years 

"Into  thy  hands  my  Saviour  God 
I  did  my  soul  resign 
In  firm  dependence  on  thy  truth 
That  made  salvation  mine  " 


LUCY  J. 
wife  of  Nathaniel  B.  Ellis 

Died  June  7th  1859 
aged  25  years  7  mo's  3  days 


CALVIN  C.  ELLIS 

A  member  of  Co.  C. 

38th  Reg.  Mass.  Vol. 

DIED  AT  NEW  ORLEANS, 

LA.  JUNE  23  1863 

aged  24  yrs  6  mos 

"  He  marched  from  his  home  at  his  dear 
country's  call 

His  guiding  star,  Duty,  his  hearts  light 

sweet  love 
Now  marches   all  over  and  battles  all 

fought 
He  waits  for  his  loved  ones  in  Christ's 

home  above  " 


SOLOMON  EWELL 
died  April  28  1858 
aged  27  yrs  7  mos  4  days 
We  shall  meet  again 

To  part  no  more 

And  vrith  celestial  welcome  greet 
On  an  immortal  shore 


LUCY  LITTLE 

wife  of  Francis  B.  Ellis 

died  Oct.  18  1866 

aged  59  yrs  7  mos 

"  Be  ye  therefore  ready,  for  in  a  day 
or  an  hour  when  ye  think  not  the  Son 
of  man  cometh  " 


CALVIN  C. 
twin  child  of  F.  B.  &  S.  J.  Ellis 

died  Feb.  7  1876 
aged  4  yrs  5  mos  9  ds 

EVELYN  B. 
twin  child  of  F.  B.  &  S.  J.  Ellis 

died  Jan.  21  1876 
aged  4  yrs  4  mos  2 1  ds 


ANNIE  F. 
dau.  of  F.  B.  &  S.  J.  Ellis 

died  Feb.  19  1876 
aged  14  yrs  8  mos  27  ds 


MARY  ELLIS 

died  Aug.  i3th  1880 

aged  68  yrs  6  mos  29  dys 


JOSEPH  ELLIS 

Died  Dec.  5th  1880 

aged  73  years  6  mos  17  dys 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


249 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  RICHARD  ESTES 
he  died  March  ye  nth  1797 
in  the  5 2nd  year  of  his  age 

Also 

ELIJAH  son  of 

Mr.  Richard  Estes  & 

Mrs.  Marcy  his  wife 

he  died  Oct.  ye  28th  1790 

in  the  8  year  of  his  age 


To  the  Memory  of 

ROBERT  ESTES  J. 

who  died  Sept.  n  1843 

aged  28  years  2  mos  &  7  days 

Son  of  Mr.  Robert  &  Mrs. 

Expe  Estes 

Farewell  my  true  and  loving  wife 

My  children  and  my  friends 
I  hope  in  heaven  to  meet  you  all 

When  all  things  have  an  end 
Weep  not  for  me  but  dry  your  tears 

Nor  heed  the  bitter  sigh 
My  body  rests  beneath  this  stone 

My  soul  with  God  on  high 


ROBERT  ESTES 

Died  May  8  1867 

Aged  78  y'rs 

EXPERIENCE 

His  wife 

Died  April  2  1857 
Aged  67  y'rs 


SARAH  J. 

wife  of  Rufus  T.  Estes 
died  Dec.  28th  1850 
aged  23  years  6  months 
We  have  loved  her  on  earth 
May  we  meet  her  in  Heaven 


GEORGE  H.  ESTES 
died  May  12  1859 
aged  27  yrs  2  mos 

The  grave  of 

BEULAH  W.  ESTES  Daugh.  of 
Mr.  Robert  &  Exp.  Estes 

died  May  27  1835 
Aged  ii  years  7  mos  &  24  Days 

My  young  companions  come  &  see 
Those  earthly  clods  that  cover  me 
My  body  once  alive  like  thine 
Though  in  a  coffin  now  confined 
And  you  like  me  must  sleep  in  death 
When  God  in  pleased  to  take  your 
breath 


In  Memory  of 

ALONZO  W. 

son  of  John  W.  &  Polly  Estes 

died  Dec.  24  1851 
aged  7  yrs  4  mos  &  13  days 

A  few  short  years  thy  sweet  blue  eyes 
Did  beam  with  brightness  on  our  way 

But  God  has  called  thee  to  that  sky 
Where  angels  love  do  grace  thy  stay 


JOHN  W.  ESTES 

Died  Aug.  n  1872 

JEt  55  yr  7  mo  26  days 

Thy  task  is  accomplished 

Thy  victory  won 
Thy  work  on  this  earth 

Is  finished  and  done 
Thy  spirit  is  strengthened 

Thy  frame  is  at  rest 
There  is  health  there  is  peace 

In  the  land  of  the  blest 


250 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JOHN  ESTES 

Died  Sept.  27  1878 

JE  86  yrs  5  mos 

ELIZABETH  B. 

wife  of  John  Estes 

died  May  10  1875 

JE  83  yrs  10  mos  18  ds 

Beloved  parents  tho  lost  to  earth 
In  memory  tho  art  with  us  still 


ANN  MARIA 

wife  of  Robert  Estes 

Born  Nov.  11816 

Died  June  n  1886 

Father  &  Mother  Reunited 


CHARLIE  (Fish) 
Marble  Lamb 


HENRY  C.  ESTES 

died  May  16  1891 

aged  69  years 


AGNES  L. 

wife  of  Alexander  Fraser 

Died  Octo.  6  1863 

aged  23  yrs 

"  Adieu  dear  husband  here  below 
My  Saviour  calls  and  I  must  go 
But  on  that  peaceful  shore  we'll  meet 
And  cast  our  crown  at  Jesus  feet" 


F.  OTIS  EVERSON 

born  Jan.  i  1840 

died  June  19  1867 

"  Though  I  walk  through  the  val- 
ley of  the  shadow  of  death  I  will 
fear  no  evil  for  thou  art  with  me" 


E.  ROWENA  EVERSON 

born  Nov.  20  1839 

died  May  9  1889 


GEORGIANA 

dau.  of  Alex.  &  Agnes  L.  Fraser 

died  Oct.  13  1863 

Aged  7  mos 


JOHN  O.  FRENCH 

Died  Sept.  28  1887 

Aged  66  years 

MARTHA  B. 

wife  of  John  O.  French 

Died  April  27  1859 

Aged  40  years 

NANCY  W. 

wife  of  John  O.  French 
Died  Feb.  u  1877 

Aged  52  years 

MARTHA  P.  Daughter  of 

John  O.  French  M.  D. 

Died  Apr.  7  1886 

Aged  24  years 


REUBEN  T.  FOSTER 

Died  Sept.  zoth  1848 

aged  35  years 


ANDREW  GARDNER 
died  Jan.  10  1878 
aged  71  yrs  8  mo's  28  ds 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


251 


EVERETT  WEBSTER 
son  of  Andrew  &  Louisa  Gardner 

died  Nov.  28  1837 
aged  2  yrs  &  22  days 

"As  the  sweet  flower  which  decks  the 

morn 

But  withers  in  the  rising  days 
Thus  lovely  was  my  Everett's  dawn 
Thus  swiftly  fled  his  life  away  " 


MARIAH  F.  dau.  of 
Andrew  &  Louisa  Gardner 

died  Aug.  6  1839 
aged  6  yrs  5  mos  20  ds 

"Departed  soul  whose  poor  remains 
This  hallowed  lowly  grare  contains 
Whose  passing  storm  of  life  is  o'er 
Whose  pains  &  sorrows  are  no  more 
Blessed  be  thou  sister  with  the  blest 

above 
Where  all  is  joy  and  purity  &  love 


JULIA  JACKSON  dau.  of 
Andrew  &  Louisa  Gardner 

died  May  7  1840 
aged  i  yr  9  mos  24  ds 

"Bud  of  the  spring  thou  promised  (flower) 

To  pay  tenfold  thy  parent's  care 

We  hoped  to  see  thee  ftloom 

That  hope  has  vanished  as  a  dream 

The  child  so  late  our  darling  theme 

Yon  slumber  in  the  tomb  " 


LOUISA  M.  dau.  of 

Andrew  &  Louisa  Gardner 

died  Nov.  25  1846 

aged  2  yrs  7  mos 

"Sleep  on  sweet  sister  sleep,  so  early 

gone 
To  us  a  child  is  lost,  to  heaven  t  cherub 

born" 


LOUISA.  B.  GARDNER 
wife  of  Andrew  Gardner 

died  July  4  1861 
aged  57  yrs  6  mos 

"  Mother  thou  art  gone  to  rest 
Thy  toils  and  cares  are  o'er 

And  sorrow  pain  and  suffering  now 
Shall  ne'er  distress  thee  more" 

"  Mother  thou  art  gone  to  rest 
And  this  shall  be  our  prayer 

That  when  we  reach  our  journey's  end 
Thy  glory  we  may  share  " 


EMMA  M. 
wife  of  John  D.  Gardner 

Died  Dec.  i  1868 

Aged  19  y'rs  9  mos 

By  the  hand  of  God  thou  wert  taken 

from  me 
Yet  remember  you  shall  always  be 


ADDIE  L.  dau.  of 

A.  &  A.  A.  Gardner 

died  Apr.  5  1871 

aged  2  mos  13  ds 


CELIA 

wife  of  George  W.  Goodrich 

Died  Feb.  5  1865 
Aged  56  yrs  &  5  Days 


PEREZ  S.  GOODRICH 

CO.  I.  58  REGT.  MASS.  VOL'S. 

Died  of  disease  contracted  while 

in  service  July  28  1866 

Aged  23  yrs 


252 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


GEORGE  H. 

son  of  Geo.  &  Agnes  M.  Green 
born  Sept.  9  1860 
died  Nov.  14  1888 


GEORGE  GBEEN 
died  Aug.  12  1880 
aged  54  yrs  7  mos 


AGNES  M. 

wife  of  George  Green 
died  Aug.  18  1880 
aged  50  yrs  6  mos 


CAPT.  WILLIAM  E.  HANDY 
Lost  at  sea  1848 
aged  44  years 


ISABELLA  wife  of 

Capt.  William  E.  Handy 

died  Jan.  19  1856 

aged  43  years 


ANNIE  dau.  of 

W.  E.  &  Isabella  Handy 

died  Mar.  i  1883 

aged  49  years 
Fear  not,  for  I  am  with  thee.    Is.  43-5. 


TOWN  OP  HANOVER 
Tomb 
Erected 

By  the  town  of  Hanover 
A.  D,  1845 


MELZER  E.  son  of 

Elisha  R.  &  Laura  A.  Hanson 

died  Dec.  13  1859 

aged  5  mos  6  ds 


NELLIE  R.  dau.  of 

Elisha  R.  &  Laura  A.  Hanson 

died  Jany.  23  1865 

aged  10  mos  13  ds 


EVERETT  W.  son  of 

Elisha  R.  &  Laura  A.  Hanson 

died  Mar.  16  1865 

aged  4  yrs 

"  Beloved  children  tho'  lost  to  earth 
In  memory  thou  art  with  me  still " 


MEHITABLE  (BROOKS) 

wife  of  Robert  A.  Hanson 

died  June  25  1892 

aged  68  years 

Was  a  kind  mother,  a  true  wife 
she  was  by  many  virtues  blest 
and  piety  among  the  best 
At  Rest 


EYERETT  L.  son  of 
Seth  W.  &  Cynthia  J.  Harden 

died  Oct.  27  1851 
J£  2  yrs  4  m's  &  19  days 

No  ill  can  reach  him  now  he  rests 

above 
Safe  in  the  bosom  of  celestial  love 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


253 


IRVING  C.  son  of 

S.  W.  &  C.  J.  Harden 

Died  Aug.  12  1862 

Aged  3  mos  18  das 

Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  Heaven 


SARAH  ANN  dau.  of 
Cha's  &  Dorcasma  Harlow 
Born  Oct.  19  1837 
Died  Oct.  8  1838 
Beautiful  babe  thy  Crumbling  dust 
to  passing  Mortals  Speaks,  Prepare 
for  endless  scenes  &  Judgment  Just 
make  Christ  your  Hope  and  heaven 
your  care 


JAMES  J.  HARRIS 
died  Nov.  27  1886 

aged  67  years 

"  To  die  is  landing  on  some  silent  shore 
Where  billows  never  break  nor  tempests 
roar" 


BENJAMIN  W. 
son  of  Ezekiel  T.  &  Jane  Hatch 

died  Dec.  19  1853 
^E  16  yrs  4  mos  19  ds 


RERECCA  D. 
dau.  of  Ezekiel  T.  &  Jane  Hatch 

died  Dec.  31  1853 
M  ii  yrs  10  mos  19  ds 


JOHN  HATCH 
died  July  14  1873 
JE  64  yrs  5  mos 


ALICE  HATCH 

died  Mar.  18  1878 

M  37  yrs 


SANFORD  HATCH 

died  April  24  1882 

JE  34  yrs 


ZILPHA  A.  HATCH 

Died  May  13  1882 

M  33  yrs 


ELIZABETH 

wife  of  John  Hatch 

died  May  24th  1891 

aged  80  years 

Asleep  in  Jesus 


To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  ANN  M.  HENDERSON 

Died  June  8  1812 

aSed  33  ygars 
The  world  can  never  give 

the  bliss  for  which  we  sigh 
tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live 

nor  all  of  death  to  die 


To  the  Memory 

Miss  ANN  M.  HENDERSON 

died  June  8  1842 

aged  33  years 
"  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh 
Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live 

Nor  all  of  death  to  die  " 


254 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


WM.  FREDERIC 

son  of  Wm.  &  Sarah  Henderson 

died  Sept.  i6th  1845 

aged  6  mo's  n  ds 

And  he  hath  gone  so  young  and  fair 

Called  hence  by  early  doom 
Just  come  to  show  how  fair  a  flower 
In  Paradise  will  bloom 


WILLIAM  HENDERSON 

Died  in  Cal.  Dec.  27  1850 

2£  54  yrs 

MARY 

wife  of  William  Henderson 
died  Jan.  6  1884 
JE  82  yrs  7  mos 

At  Rest 
Father  &  Mother 


EMERY  W. 

son  of  Wm.  &  Sarah  Henderson 
died  Aug.  roth  1863 

aged  3  ys  12  dys 
Like  a  summer  flower  he  faded 
Now  so  full  of  life  so  soon  to  die 
But  he  has  gone  to  brighter  scenes  above 
To  live  with  angels  in  the  skies 


JOSEPH  M.  HENDERSON 

Died  June  14  1869 

Aged  29  yrs 


IDA  F.  dau.  of 

Wm.  L.  &  Sarah  Henderson 

died  June  26  1879 

aged  20  yrs  7  mos 

She  was  loved  .by  all 


LLOYD  G.  HENDERSON 

died  Dec.  5  1868 
Aged  31  y*rs  10  mos 

Also 

Infant  Dau.  of 

L.  G.  &  Mary  A.  Henderson 
died  Nov.  17  1866 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  JANE 

wife  of  Mr.  David  Hersey 
who  died  April  12  1847 

In  her  55  year 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  JANE  HERSEY 

who  died  March  i  1847 

in  her  27  year 


In  Memory  of 

DAVID  HERSEY 

Died  Dec.  29  1861 

aged  77  yrs 


ROBERT  HERSEY 

Died  April  23  1878 

Aged  54  yrs 


LUCY  S. 

wife  of  Robert  Hersey 
1824—1875 


MARY  W.  child  of 

Mr.  Heman  &  Mary  B.  Holmes 

Died  Apl.  6  1828 

aged  19  mos 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


255 


ALBERT  HOLBROOKE 

Died  May  5  1862 

aged  55  years 

Also  his  wife 

MARCIA  HOLBROOKE 

Died  June  4  1835 

aged  31  years 

Also  his  two  sons 

ALBERT  W. 

Died  May  iyth  1848 

aged  1 6  years 

JOSHUA  B. 
Died  Aug.  27  1845 

aged  10  years 

Erected  by  his  son 

Josiah  Holbrook 


ELIZA 

wife  of  Albert  Holbrook 
Died  Jan.  2ist  1888 
aged  86  yrs  3  mo's 


ABBIE  D.  HOLLIS 

died  Oct.  20  1882 

aged  25  yrs  6  mos  20  days 

"  Nearer  my  God  to  thee  " 


HANNAH  B. 

wife  of  Silas  Hollis, 

left  the  form  March  gth  1894 

aged  81  y  25  d 
Not  dead  Translated  to  a  higher 

State 
To  which  the  angel  Death  swings 

wide 

The  ga:.e,  we  too,  must  pass, 
And  therefor  us  will  wait 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  HANNAH 

wife  of  Mr.  Samuel  House 

she  died  Sept.  22  1822 

in  her  84  year 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  SAMUEL  HOUSE 
who  died  July  14  1828 
in  his  88  year 


To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  RUTH 

wife  of  Mr.  Samuel  House 

died  Oct.  17  1840 

Aged  57  years 


WILLIAM  E. 
son  of  Wm.  &  Asenath  C.  House 

died  Feby  u  1857 

aged  i  yr  9  ms  &  20  ds 

Also  an  infant  daughter 

"Parents  their  infant  children  mourn 

When  from  their  arms  are  taken 
By  faith  &  hope  there  is  borne 
That  in  heaven  they  will  awaken  " 


ASENATH  C. 
wife  of  Wm.  House 
died  Feby  23  1863 
aged  27  yrs  5  mos  10  ds 
"  Here  pause  and  shed  affections  tear 
A  youthfull  wife  lies  hurried  here 
Beneath  this  mouldering  sod 
The  partner  of  her  early  choice 
No  more  on  earth  shall  hear  her  voice 
She's  gone  to  meet  her  God" 


256 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


SAMUEL  HOUSE 

died  May  6  1860 

JE,  8 1  yrs  6  mos 


ASENATH  AUGUSTA 

dau.  of  Wm.  &  Asenath  C.  House 

died  April  8  1863 

aged  i  yr  7  mos  3  da 
"Sleep  on  sweet  babe  and  take  thy  rest 
God  called  thee  home  he  thought  it  best " 


JAMES  W.  HOUSE 

died  Dec.  17  1885 

JE  57  yrs 


Mary  Washburn  Howe's 
Born  July  isth  1816 
Died  feb.  aSth  1891 


FREDERICK  H.  HOWES 
Born  Aug.  zgth  1879 

Drowned 
July  2d  1894 


ALVIN  W.  ROWLAND 

died  Sept.  26  1864 

J£$6 

"Affectionate  remembrance  prompts 
this  last  tribute  of  respect  of  a  widow'd 
wife  in  commemoration  of  the  virtues 
of  a  beloved  husband  &  rever'd  father  " 


LYDIA  S. 

wife  of  Orien  Iris 

died  Sept.  2ist  1858 

aged  31  years 


In  Memory  of 
DR.  PETER  HUBBART 

he  died  October  the  20  iygj 
in  the  43th  year  of  his  age 

Thousands  of  journeys  night  and  day 
Ive  traveld  weary  on  the  way 
To  heal  the  sick  but  now  I  am  gone 
A  journey  never  to  return 


AMELIA  J. 

wife  of  Sidney  Humphrey 

Born  May  i6th  1836 

Died  Feb.  nth  1855 

aged  1 8  yrs  9  Mos 

The  deathless  record  is  made  upon 
my  physical  form,  but  the  spirit  is  un- 
folded in  beauty  and  in  Love. 


MARY  E. 

wife  of  James  Iris 

died  May  2d  1866 

aged  36  years 


LUCY  ANN 

dau.  of  Christopher  B.  & 

Katherine  J.  Jones 

died  Oct.  6th  1840 

aged  6  months 

Sleep  on  sweet  babe  thy  months  were 

few 

And  suffering  was  thy  lot  Below 
Jesus  called  thou  has't  obeyed 
And  left  a  world  of  Peace  and  woe 


NELLIE  MARIA  dau.  of 

Silas  B.  &  Maria  E.  Jones 

born  June  10  1861 

died  June  12  1863 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


257 


DAVID  P. 

son  of  Christopher  & 
Katharine  J.  Jones 
died  Jan.  22d  1845 

aged  1 8  years  n  days 

I'll  take  this  little  lamb  to  me 
And  lean  them  on  my  breast 

Protection  they  shall  have  in  me 
In  me  they  shall  have  rest 


REBECCA  E. 

wife  of  Silas  B.  Jones, 

Died  May  13,  1853, 

aged  22  years  4  mons. 

Then  lingering  pains  her  bosom  tore 

Resigned  she  kissed  chastening  rod. 
Each  mortal  pang  she  meekly  bore, 
And  smiled  in  death  to  meet  her  God 


MINNIE  HOWARD,  dau.  of 

Silas  B.  &  Maria  E.  Jones, 

born  Oct.  u,  1855, 

died  Oct.  3,  1863. 


WILLIAM  F.  son  of 

Wm.  H.  &  Susan  Johnson 

died  July  27  1860 

aged  4  yrs  9  mos 


GEORGE  W.  son  of 

Wm.  H.  &  Susan  Johnson 

died  Aug.  17  1863 

aced  10  mos 


WILLIAM  H.  JOHNSON 
died  Aug.  18  1879 
aged  43  yrs  10  mos 


SUSAN 

wife  of  Wm.  H.  Johnson 
died  Mar.  26  1864 
aged  24  yrs  5  mos 


JAMES  L.  JOHNSON 
died  Mar.  8  1882 
aged  30  yrs  2  mos  22  days 
"  Tho'  lost  to  sight  to  memory  dear  " 


MRS.  RUTH  JOSSELYN 

Ye  Vertuous  Consort  of 

Capt.  Josselyn  who  Dyed 

JANUARY  THE  15TH  1742 

aged  47  year's 


Erected  in  Memory  of 
MR.  JOHN  JOSSELYN 

and 
MRS.  SAGE  JOSSELYN 

his  wife 

She  died  Nov.  ye  6th 
in  the  33d  year  of  her  age 
he  died  July  ye  3oth  1770 
in  ye  36  year  of  his  age 


This  small  stone  points  out  the 
spot  where  the  immortal  part  of 
MRS.  OLIVE  JOSSELYN 

wife  of 

Mr.  Stockbridge  Josselyn 

left  its  Clay  tenement  to  moulder 

into  dust  till  it  shall  again  by 

its  Master  Builder  be  repaired 

and  fitted  up  for 

Immortallity 

Died  Sept.  loth  1803 

aged  55  years 


2S8 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


Here  Lies  the  body  of 

JOSEPH  JOSSELYN  ESQ. 

who  departed  this  life 

April  the  3oth  77^7 
in  the  88th  year  of  his  age 


OREN  C. 

Died  April  6  1819 

aged  2  years 

JANE  R. 
Died  Jan.  2  1830 

aged  7  mos 

Children  of  Oren  &>  Mary  C. 
Josselyn 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 
Or  shake  at  deaths  alarms 

Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  LUCY  E.  JOSSELYN 

wife  of  Mr.  Ozen  Josselyn 

Died  Nov.  27  1842 

aged  41  years 

Also 

EDWIN  B. 
son  of  Ozen  &  Lucy  E.  Josselyn 

died  April  6  1833 
aged  3  ms  &  8  days 


In  Memory  of 

SARAH  Twin  dauth.  of 

Ozen  &  Lucy  E.  Josselyn 

died  Sept.  29  1843 
aged  ii  mos  &  20  days 


In  Memory  of 

HANNAH  F.  JOSSELYN 

wife  of  Eli  C.  Josselyn  and  dau. 

of  Timothy  &  Hannah  (Robbins) 

Died  July  isth  1846 
aged  21  yrs  n  mos  16  dys 

How  few  the  days  &  short  the  Hours 

of  our  expected  bliss; 
Mourn  not  for  me  my  partner  dear 

for  I  am  gone  to  rest. 


ANNA  AMELIA 

dau.  of  Ira  &  Sarah  A.  Josselyn 
who  passed  to  Spirit  Life 

Sept.  10  1849 
aged  4  yrs  2  mos 


FRANCIS  HERBERT 

son  of  Ira  &  Sarah  A.  Josselyn 

who  passed  to  Spirit  Life 

Sept.  7  1852 

aged  i  yr  i  mo 


ELEANOR  T. 

wife  of  Eli  C.  Josselyn 

died  April  27th  1853 

aged  27  years  6  mo's 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 


MARY  C.  JOSSELYN 
wife  of  Oren  Josselyn 

died  Aug.  2  1854 
aged  60  years  7  months 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


259 


In  Memory  of 
ELIZA  wife  of 

Stephen  Josselyn  &  dau.  of 
Jabez  &  Chloe  M.  Studley 

died  Feb.  24  1854 
aged  50  ys  7  ms  14  ds 

"Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are 

While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head 
And  breath  my  life  out  sweetly 
there" 


ALMERIN  JOSSELYN 
Born  July  16  1775 
Died  Mch.  30  1855 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  OZEN  JOSSELYN 

who  died  in  Kansas  Oct.  3  1855 

aged  57  years 


CHLOE  WHITING 

wife  of  Alverin  Josselyn 

Born  Mch.  2oth  1780 

Died  Nov.  14  1857 


ELEAZER  JOSSELYN 
Died  May  9  1868 
aged  80  yrs  6  mos 

HANNAH 

wife  of  Eleazer  Josselyn 

died  Oct.  14  1857 

aged  72  yrs  8  mos 

Beloved  parents  tho  lost  to  earth 

In  memory  thou  art  with  me  still 


Erected  in  Memory  of 

RACHEL  F. 

wife  of  Charles  Josselyn 
who  left  this  earth  sphere 

Nov.  13  1859 
aged  27  yrs  5  mos 


In  Memory  of 

STEPHEN  JOSSELYN 

died  Oct.  27  1871 

aged  59  years  10  ms 

"  Friend  after  friend  departs 
Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend 

There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts 
That  finds  not  here  an  end  " 


JOANNA 

wife  of  Chas.  Josselyn  and  former 
wife  of  Thorndike  (Felton) 
died  Jan.  i2th  1874 
aged  84  yrs  3  mos 
Remember  time  swift  away 

And  life  with  you  will  soon  be  ore 
Prepair  yourselves  then  while  you  may 
To  follow  me  to  that  blest  Shore 


In  Memory  of 
HOPE  wife  of 

Stephen  Josselyn  and  dau.  of 
Friend  &  Hope  T.  Gushing 

died  Sept.  16  1883 
aged  60  yrs  7  m's  &  16  ds 

"The  mother  who  waited  for  us  is  here 

Wearing  a  smile  so  sweet 
Now  waits  on  the  hill  of  Paradise 

For  her  childrens  coming  feet" 


260 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


OREN  JOSSELYN 

Died  June  23  1880 

JE.  86  yrs  n  mos 

« 

SARAH  LORING 

dau.  of  Ira  &  Sarah  A.  Josselyn 
who  passed  to  Spirit  Life 

Mch.  28  1884 
aged  41  yrs  4  mos 


RALPH  son  of 
Stephen  &  Hope  C.  Josselyn 

died  Mar.  30  1885 
aged  24  yrs  6  mos  22  ds 


G.  EVERETT  JOSSELYN 

died  May  26  1888 

aged  31  years  9  mos  16  days 

"Gone  but  not  forgotten  " 


ROBERT  JOSSELYN 

Died  Aug.  29  1889 

Aged  74  yrs  9  mos  29  ds 

With  life  and  name  unstained  the 
good  man  dies 


DRYDEN  JUDD 

died  July  14  1850 

aged  76  years 

CELIA 

wife  of  Dryden  Judd 
died  July  14  1860 

aged  77  years 
"Angels  that  trace  the  airy  road 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  to  our  God" 


KEONI  KALTTA 
son  of  Kalua  K.  and  Hana  W. 

Born  on  Hawaii  H.  I. 

died  in  Boston  June  6  1887 

aged  17  years 

"  Maluhia  " 


ELMER  L.  only  son  of 
Samuel  &  Joanna  S.  Keene 

died  Feb.  24  1871 
aged  15  yrs  n  mos  3  ds 

"  Like  a  flower  cut  down  at  the  rising 

of  sun 
At  the  morning  of  life  his  labour  was 

done  " 


ISAAC  son  of 
Peleg  J.  &  Ruth  P.  Keene 

died  Jan.  19  1873 

aged  23  yrs  3  mos  10  ds 

"  Meet  me  in  heaven  " 


PELEG  J.  KEENE 

died  May  15  1883 

aged  73  yrs  n  mos 

"Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep" 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  PRISCILLA 

wife  of  Mr.  Charles  Leach 

who  died  Nov.  6  1836 
in  the  28  year  of  her  age 

Also  her  Infant  Child 
Sister  thou  hast  gone  and  left  us 

Why  should  we  thy  loss  deplore 
Thou  hast  gone  to  be  with  Jesus 
There  to  live  and  die  no  more 


KKONI    KALUA. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


26l 


LESTER  S.  son  of 

George  H.  &  Lizzie  M.  Larkum 

died  Sept.  2  1883 

J£  2  mos  3  ds 


AAEON  LEAVITT 

died  June  6  1875 

aged  84  years 


EUNICE  T.  LEAVITT 

died  Apl.  3rd  1884 

aged  85  years 


Erected 

to  the  Memory  of 

MR.  MARTIN  LINDSEY 

died  July  21  1843 

aged  32  years 

My  loving  friends  dry  up  your  tears 
I  must  be  here  till  Christ  appears 
Now  I  am  gone  my  grave  you  see 
Prepare  yourself  to  follow  me 


OLIVE  H. 
wife  of  Martin  Lindsey 

Died  Aug.  2  1863 
Mi  71  yrs  10  mos  3  days 


MARTIN  A.  LINDSEY 

Died  July  9  1871 
JEt  38  yrs  3  mo  5  days 


LEWIS    LlTCHFIELD, 

died  March  8,  1890, 
aged  78  yrs  5  mos  13  days 


LUCY  L. 
wife  of  Lewis  Litchfield, 

died  Mch.  4,  1864, 
aged  46  yrs  2  mos  4  days 

& 
Infant  dau.  LAURA  E. 


MICHEL 

wife  of  George  Lovewell 

died  Oct.  26  1863 

aged  58  yrs  1 1  mos 

"  Call  and  see  as  you  pas  by 
That  there  are  many  graves  here 

shorter  than  you  or  i 
O  that  you  may  all  realize  that 

you  are  not  too  young  to  die 
O  prepare  for  death  and  follow 


GEORGE  B.  LOVEWELL 

died  Apl.  2  1888 

aged  8 i  yrs 


CALVIN  Lovis, 

died  Sept.  17,  1863, 

aged  44  yrs 

"The  one  we  loved  has  passed  from 
earth 

We  know  that  he's  at  rest 
We  trust  that  we  one  day  may  meet 

In  the  Kingdom  of  the  blest " 


MARY 

wife  of  Nelson  Lowell 
June  i8th  1827 
March  8th  1891 


262 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JAMES  A.  LYON 

Co.  D.  3&th  Regt.  Mass.  Voh. 

WOUNDED  AT  BISLAND 

the  14  6-  died  the  fS  April  1863 

./Et  30  years 

WILLARD  AUSTIN  LYON 

Died  May  24  1863 

JE  2  years 
Husband  and  Child 


1812  ABIGAIL  LYON  1893 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  BETTEY  MACOMBER 

wife  of  Mr.  Thomas  Macomber 

who  died  July  22d  1807 

aged  43  years 

Death  is  a  debt  to  Nature  due 
which  I  have  paid  &  so  Must  you 


EDWARD  IRVING  son  of 

George  I.  &  Mary  B.  McLauthlin 

died  Aug.  6  1863 

aged  i  yr  4  mos 


MORRIS  C.  son  of 

G.  I.  &  M.  B.  McLauthlin 

died  Dec.  3  1876 

jE  12  yrs  3  mos 


MARY  B.  E.  CHURCH 

wife  of  Geo.  I.  McLauthlin 

died  Aug.  27  1883 

JE  44  yrs  9  mos 

''Through  the  Grave  to  Glory" 


SNOW  MAGOUN 

1812—1853 

RUTH  E.  MAGOUN 

1817—1862 


LACIE  M.  MAGOUN 
died  July  25  1860 
aged  3  mos  19  ds 


Little  AUSTIN  Infant  son  of 
Horatio  B.  &  Catharine  B. 

Magoun 
died  Sept.  12,  1863; 

aged  i  yr  i  day. 
Our  little  Austin  precious  baby  boy — 
Whose  presence  filled  our  home  with 
so  much  joy,  —  We  yield  thee  now  to 
deck  the  angel  bowers,  —  Jesus  only 
lent  thee  still  we  call  thee  ours. 


JANE  C.  dau.  of 
Abner  &  Mary  H.  Magoun 
died  Aug.  22  1855 
J&  15  yrs  8  mos 
"  Weep  not  dear  father  &  mother 
Why  mourn  sweet  sister  &  brothers 
For  in  that  happy  spirit  land 
My  voice  has  joined  the  angel  band  " 


ALONZO  I.  son  of 

A.  B.  &  C.  W.  Magoun 

died  Aug.  25  1866 

aged  4  yrs 

'These  blighted  buds  all  bloom  in 
Heaven" 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


263 


MARY  HOMER  wife  of 

William  F.  Stetson  &  dau.  of 

Abner  &  Mary  H.  Magoun 

died  Apl.  16  1867 

&  33  yrs 


ABNER  MAGOUN 

Died  Nov.  19  1868 

&  68  yrs  9  mos 

A  kind  husband  and  father, — 
A  friend  to  good  order, — 
We  miss  him  on  earth,  — 
May  we  meet  him  in  Heaven. 


FRANK  W.  son  of 

H.  B.  &  C.  B.  Magoun 

died  March  17  1881 

aged  21  yrs  i  mo 
"  We  have  lent  another  treasure 
To  deck  the  Angels  Home 
We  cannot  give  our  darling 
We  must  call  him  still  our  own  " 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARTHA  MAN 

ye  wife  of  Mr.  Benjamin  Man. 

she  died  Jan'y  ye  25  i?6g 

in  ye  68  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  BENJAMIN  MAN 

he  died  Mch.  ye  and  1770 

aged  72-3  years  and  3  days 


MRS.  ABIGAIL  MANN 
died  1785 


In  Memory  of 

EZRA  ye  son  of 

Mr.  Benjamin  Man  and 

Mrs.  Abigail  his  wife 

he  died  at  Weymouth 

Nov.  ye  26th  ^775 
in  ye  2oth  year  of  his  age 


MRS.  ANNA  MANN 
wife  of  Levi  Mann 
died  Mch.  i4th  ij8g 
33  7ears 


MOLLY  MANN  2nd 
Departed  this  life  Sept.  23 
aged  7  years  &  8  days 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  CALEB  MANN 

died  Feb.  23  1810 

In  the  64th  year  of  his  age 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 
MR.  BENJAMIN  MANN 

died  Mch.  27  1816 
in  the  8gth  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

ALMIRA 

dau.  of  Capt.  Benja.  and 

Mrs.  Lydia  Mann 

died  Nov.  i  1817 

aged  i  year 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower 
Frail  smiling  solace  of  an  hour 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly 
Any  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die 


264 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


Erected  to  the  Memory  of 

MR.  LEVI  MANN 

died  Jan.  12  1818 

aged  60  years 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  BENJ.  MANN 

Died  Dec.  12  1820 

In  the  68  year  of  his  age 


CHARLES  MANN 
Died  Sept.  12  1825 

JE  59  yrs 

ABIGAL  his  wife 

died  Apr.  27  1845 

M  74  yrs 


Sacred 

to  the  Memory  of 

CAPT.  JOSHUA  MANN 

Who  departed  his  life 

December  2oth  1827 

aged  68  years 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  SARAH  MANN 

dau.  of  Levi  &  Patience  Mann 

died  Dec.  2ist  1832 

aged  33  >  ears 
Oh  wipe  away  that  gathering  tear 
No  cause  for  grief  is  witnessed  here 
There  is  naught  but  dust  Beneath  this 

sod 
The  soul  we  trust  is  with  its  God 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  HANNAH  MANN 

wife  of  Benjamin  Mann  2d 

died  May  ai  1827 

aSed  75  years 

Beloved  in  life  lamented  at  her  death 
calm  and  resigned  she  spent  her  last 

breath 
freed  from  life's  caresand  every  earthly 

Pain 
our  loss  we  trust  isher eternal  gain 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  LYDIA 

wife  of  Benjamin  Mann  Esq. 

who  died  Sept.  n  1834 

aged  43  years 


The  grave  of 

PEREZ  MANN  son  of 

Mr.  David  &  Mrs.  Betsey  Mann 

died  Aug.  20  1835 
Aged  i  year  &  6  Months 


Sacred  To  the  Memory  of 

Miss  HENRIETTA 
Daughr.  of  Benja.  Mann  Esq. 
who  departed  this  life 
April  30  A.  D.  1838 

Aged  1 6  years 

Infant  of  B.  &  LYDIA  MANN 

aged  10  months 


ABIGAIL 

wife  of  Chas.  Mann 

died  April  27  1845 

JE  74  yrs 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


265 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

PATIENCE  I.  MANN 

Relic  of  Levi  Mann 

who  died  Mch.  8  1846 

aged  85  years 

She  loved  the  Savior,  lived  to  him 

Enjoyed  the  hope  he  gave 

And  though  her  limbs  are  streched 

in  death 
Behold  in  Christ  she  lives 

Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

WIDOW  MOLLY  MANN 

Relict  of  Capt.  Joshua  Mann 

died  July  2  1849 

Aged  93 

Blessed 


In  Memory  of 

MARGARET  MANN 

wife  of  Levi  Mann 

died  Nov.  4  1849 

aged  63  yrs  10  mos 


NEWTON  MANN 

Died  August  7  1850 

Aged  25  years 


In  Memory  of 

LEVI  MANN 

who  died  April  n  1853 

Aged  7 1  yrs  4  mos 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart 


LUCY  A.  MANN 

died  Jan.  24  1855 

aged  26  yrs 


GEORGE  T. 

son  of  C.  G.  &  A.  S.  Mann 

died  Octo.  18  1858 

aged  i  yr  i  mo 

Infant  son  of 

C.  G.  &  A.  S.  Mann 

died  Mch.  18  1871 

aged  6  mos  19  dys 


BENJAMIN  MANN  ESQ. 
died  Dec.  n  1861 

Aged  74  years 
Tis  sweet  to  visit  now  his  grave 
And  dwell  on  scenes  long  since 

gone  by 

To  treasure  thoughts  of  one  so  pure 
And  learn  to  feel  that  all  must  die 


HORACE  MANN 
Co.  E.  13th  Mass.  InF. 


ALBERT  G.  son  of 

Benjamin  &  Lydia  C.  Mann 

Died  June  28  1865 

Aged  22  years 

Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death 
I'd  break  through  every  foe 

The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conqueror  through 


BETSEY 

wife  of  Caleb  Mann 

Died  Apr.  26  1867 

Aged  91  yrs  8  mos  20  days 


HENRY  MANN 

died  Mch.  6th  1887 

aged  58  yrs  5  mos  3  dys 


266 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


BETSEY 

wife  of  David  Mann 

Died  Jan.  29  1873 

Aged  73  yrs  6  mos  28  dys 

Tho  lost  to  sight  to  memory  dear 


ANNER  J.  dau.  of 
Caleb  G.  &  Amanda  S.  Mann 

died  Aug.  26  1873 
aged  1 1  yrs  i  mo  4  ds 


In  Memory  of 

WILLIAM  MORRIS 

son  of  Wm.  &  Margaret  Morse 

died  Jan.  3oth  1839 
aged  2  yrs  4  mo's  18  dys 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  SHUBAEL  MUNRO 

he  died  June  i4th  1795 

in  the  751)1  year  of  his  age 

Ive  bid  adieu  to  all  on  earth 
And  dwell  Among  the  dead 
And  left  my  friends  &  children  dear 
To  mourn  their  loving  friend 


TEMPERANCE  C. 

wife  of  Hiram  Munroe 

died  Mch  6  1885 

aged  72  yrs  9  mos 

"  Draw  near  my  friends  dry  up  your 

tvarx 
Here  1  mu»t  lie  till  Christ  appeals" 


SARAH  M.  dau.  of 
Truman  E.  &  Leanora  L.  Niles 

died  Sept.  30  1855 
aged  i  yr  2  mos  26  ds 


WALTER  JOSSELYN 
son  of  Francis  M.  &  Arabella  W. 

Munroe 

born  Jan.  27  1869 

died  Feb.  10  1887 

"Gone  where  the  flesh  can  no  longer 

control 

The  freedom  and  faith  of  the  God  given 
soul" 


HANNAH  F.  dau.  of 
Truman  E.  &  Leanora  L.  Niles 

died  Oct.  6  1855 
aged  4  yrs  n  mos  16  ds 
"  We  loved  thee  on  earth 
May  we  meet  thee  in  heaven  " 


OTIS  B.  OAKMAK 

died  June  8  1864 

aged  29  yrs  10  mos  20  dys 

"  God  calls  our  loved  ones 
But  we  loose  not  wholly 
What  he  hath  given 
They  live  on  earth 
In  thought  and  deed,  as 
Truly  as  in  his  heaven  " 


GEO.  B.  OLDHAM 

1839—1879 

LUCY  P.  (STOCKBRIDGE) 
wife  of  Geo.  B.  Old  ham 

1853—1872 


FRANCIS  C.  Son  of 
Alfred  D.  &  Julia  M.  Paine 

Died  Sept.  7th  1864 
aged  3  yrs  2  mos  7  dys 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


267 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 

MARGARET  PACKARD 

wife  of  Isaac  Packard  & 

Daughter  of  Levi  (Mann) 

who  died  May  18  1842 

Aged  28  years 


In  Memory  of 

MARY  E.  dau.  of 

Martin  &  Rachel  Palmer 

who  died  March  5  1846 

aged  1 6  years 

Death  loith  his  dart  has  pierced  my 
heart,  when  I  wa»  in  my  prime 

When  this  you  see  dont  weep  for  me 
Tis  God's  appointed  time 


SYLVANUS  PERCIVALL 

Born  June  20  1796 

Died  June  7  1879 

HENRY  C.  son  of 

Sylvanus  &  Selah  Percival 

Died  at  Baltimore  June  18  1852 

aged  23  years 

SELAH 

wife  of  Sylvanus  Percival 

died  March  28  1860 

aged  72  years 


ANN 

Wife  of  Ozias  Perkins 

died  Sept.  35  1831 

aged  28  years 

May  God  grant  endless  peace  to  each 

departed  shade 
And  to  their  ashes  in  the  earths'  cold 

bosom  laid 


OZIAS  PERKINS 
died  June  17  1874 

aged  69  years 
MARY  G.  His  wife 
died  Feb.  13  1873 

aged  67  years 
Change  Change  eternal  Change 
All  human  life  shall  burn  on  through 
Death  to  meet  forms  more  lovely 
On  the  immortal  shores  of  time 


P.  P.  PETERSON 
Co.  F.  43d  Mass.  fnft. 


JOHN  STETSON  &  ISRAEL  PERRY 
Tomb 
1806 


THATCHER  PERRY 

son  Elijah  &  Chloe 

Died  Mar.  ist  1811 

Aged  4  years 


CHLOE  Dau.  of 

Isaiah  &  Susan  Stetson 

Died  Dec.  27th  1812 

Aged  26  years 


Little  Georgie 

GEORGE 

son  of  George  &  Eva  Pardy 

died  May  i2th  1885 

aged  2  years 


268 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


ELIJAH  PERRY 

son  of  Seth  &  Hannah 

Died  Oct.  9  1814 

Aged  31  years 


Sacred  to  Memory 

MR.  ADAM  PERRY 

Died  Aug.  23  1830 

In  the  ygth  year  of  his  age 

Twos  hard  with  you  my  friends  to 

part 

It  wrung  with  grief  each  tender  heart 
Me  in  this  world  no  more  to  see 
Prepare  myfriendt  to  follow  me 


CATHERINE  PERRY 

Dec.  15  1817 

Jan.  30  1832 

FRANKLIN  PERRY 

May  17  1821 

July  3  1893 

HENRY  N.  PERRY 

April  17  1828 

April  12  1872 

LEVI  H.  PERRY 
1793—1871 

GIDEON  PERRY 
Mar.  23  1787 
Sept.  8  1859 

KATIE  His  Wife 

May  16  1794 

Jan. 3  1832 


ROSILLA  C. 
dau.  of  E.  &  R.  Perry 
died  Mch.  4  1839 
JE  2  yrs  7  mos 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  ELIZABETH 

wife  of  Mr.  Adam  Perry 

who  died  Feb.  n  1845 

aged  90  YEARS 
She  sleeps  in  Jesus  &  is  blest 

How  sweet  her  slumbers  are 
From  suffering  &  from  sin  released 
And  freed  from  every  snare 


SETH  PERRY 

son  of  Samuel  &  Eunice 

Died  Sept.  26  1846 

Aged  92  YEARS 


BRADFORD 

son  of  Levi  &  Anna  Perry 

Died  Aug.  14  1848 

Aged  3  months 

Sleep  on  my  child  while  o'er  thy  grave 

A  mother  drops  her  tears 
Sleep  on  dear  cherub  take  thy  rest 

Till  Jesus  Christ  appears 


ADELINE 

wife  of  G.  B.  Perry 

died  Aug.  18  1852 

M  28  years 

Taken  from  earth  in  earthly  life  " 


HANNAH  PERRY 

Dau.  Henry  &  Ann  (Josselyn) 

Died  Oct.  13  1854 

Aged  99%  YEARS 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


269 


CLARENCE  H.  son  of 

Josiah  F.  &  Sarah  C.  Perry 

died  Aug.  8  1855 

aged  i  yr  17  dys 


MARY  B.  PERRY 

Dau.  Edward  Y.  and  Mary  B. 

Born  and  died  Sept.  12  1855 


NABBY  PERRY 

born  Aug.  2zd  1796 

Died  May  9  1856 


WILLIE  S.  son  of 

E.  Thacher  &  Louise  M.  Perry 

died  Nov.  9  1856 

JE  9  mos  2  dys 


MARIA  AGUSTA 
wife  of  Cephas  Perry  Jr. 

died  Sept.  gth  1858 
aged  24  years  8  mo's  2  days 

also 

CLARA  GENEVA  dau.  of 
Cephas  &  Maria  A.  Perry 

died  Oct.  17  1858 
Aged  i  year  i  mo  17  days 


GEORGE  A.  son  of 

E.  Thacher  &  Louise  M.  Perry 

died  Sept.  22  1858 

AL  7  weeks  21  ds 

"a  twin" 


SARAH  L.  dau.  of 

E.  Thacher  &  Louise  M.  Perry 

died  Apr.  6  1859 

1&  8  mos  4  days 

"  a  twin  " 


SARAH  L.  dau. 
E.  Thacher  &  Louise  M.  Perry 

died  July  27  1862 
JE  2  yrs  2  mos  15  dys 


GEORGE  B.  PERRY 

died  Oct.  31  1863 

JE  39  yrs  9  mos 

"Soon  called  to  join  those  gone  before  " 


NANCY 

wife  of  G.  B.  Perry 
died  Sept.  23  1866 

JE  42  yrs 
"  At  rest  in  peace  ' ' 


ROSILLA 

wife  of  Ethan  Perry 
died  Octo.  23  1867 
aged  65  yrs  i  mo 

"  Remember  me  as  you  pass  by, 
For  as  you  are  now  so  once  was  I, 
A»  I  am  now  so  you  must  be, 
Prepare  for  death  and  follow  me." 


FREDDIE  S.  son  of 

E.  Thacher  &  Louise  M.  Perry 

died  Feb.  16  1868 

JE  5  yrs  i  mo  6  dys 


2/0 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


EDWARD  Y.  PERRY 
son  Elijah  and  Chloe 

MARY  B.  PERRY 
Dau.  David  and  Deborah  Oldham 


CHLOE  S.  PERRY 

Dau.  Isaiah  S.  &  Julia  A. 

Died  June  26  1873 

Aged  40  years 


MARY  PERRY 

Dau.  Ichabod  &•  Polly  Thomas 

Died  Feb.  16  1877 

Aged  82  years 


In  Memory  of 

ETHAN  PERRY 

died  July  10  1880 

JE  78  yrs  2  mos 

"  At  rest  with  loved  ones  " 


DIANA  A. 

wife  of  Samuel  Perry 

died  Mch  2  1881 

aged  8 1  yrs  5  mos 


ALFRED  PERRY 

Died  May  30  1888 

Aged  43  yrs  9  ms  28  ds 

There  is  rest  in  Heaven 


SARAH  C. 

wife  of  Josiah  F.  Perry 
born  Mar.  29  1819 
died  Aug.  23  1888 
"  We  will  meet  again  " 


JAMES  H.  PERRY 

born  Mar.  5  1844 

died  Dec.  19  1889 

Co.  G.  18  Mass.  Regt. 

"At  Rest" 


JOSIAH  F.  PERRY 

born  Sept.  17  1809 

died  Mar.  5  1890 

"Gone  home" 


ISAIAH  S.  PERRY 

Son  Elijah  &  Chloe 

Died  June  8th  1883 

Aged  73  years 


JULIA  A.  PERRY  Dau.  of 

David  &  Deborah  (Oldham) 

Died  Feb.  18  1891 

Aged  85  years 


JOSHUA  PERRY 

son  of  Seth  &  Hannah 

Died  Sept.  2  1883 

Aged  87  years 


EDGAR  W. 

son  of  E.  W.  &  G.  G.  Phillips 
died  May  25  1881 

aged  9  weeks 

"  When  angels  bore  our  treasure  hence 
We  laid  the  casket  here  " 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


271 


EDMUND  PHILLIPS 
a  member  of  Co.  K. 
38  Regt.  M.  V.  M. 
died  Aug.  2nd  1883 

JSX  75  yrs  4  mos 


RENA  W. 

dau.  of  E.  W.  &  G.  G.  Phillips 
died  Octo.  26  1884 

^Et  i  yr  5  days 
"Sheltered  and  safe  from  sorrow" 


JOANNA  PHILLIPS 

Died  Jan.  ist  1888 

Age  65  yrs  4  Mos  4  Ds 

Rest  dear  mother  thy  earthly  toil  is  o'er 


LOTTIE 

Died  June  i6th  1869 
aged  3  yr  10  mo  16  dys 
God  gave,  he  took,  he  will  restore 
he  doeth  all  things  well 

SUSIE 

She  has  left  a  memory  Fragrant  with 
wise  Counsels,  generous  deeds,  and 
loveing  devotion 

She  is  not  dead  God  keeps  her  safe 
through  his  eternal  years 

1842—1882 

SUSIE  J. 

wife  of  Joseph  W.  Phinney 

Born  Jan.  i8th  1842 

Died  Dec.  8  1882 


INA  S. 
dau.  of  E.  W.  &  G.  G.  Phillips 

died  July  2  1888 

aged  i  yr  10  mos  6  days 

"  Gone  but  not  forgotten" 


LYDIA  J. 

wife  of  John  Pool 
died  April  nth  1852 

aged  37  years 
And  must  we  say  to  thee  farewell 

Companion  Son  and  Daughter  too 
Those  whome  on  earth  thou  loved  so  well 
Must  they  all  bid  a  long  adieu 


CALVIN  TILDEN  PHILLIPS 
son  of  Ezra  &  Catharin  Tilden 

Phillips 

Born  March  3d  1836 
Died  Jan.  i5th  1892 
I  wait  to  meet  the, 
be  of  cheer,  for  all  is  well 


ALONZO  N. 

son  of  John  &  Lydia  Pool 
died  March  i4th  1853 
aged  i  yr  3  mos  28  dys 

Sleep  lovely  babe  and  take  thy  rest 
God  called  the  home  he  thought  it 
Best 


GKOKGE  WALDRON  PHILLIPS 
1864—1889 


NANCY  H. 

wife  of  John  Poole 

died  Dec.  gth  1871 

aged  46  yrs  10  mos  12  dys 


2/2 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


DEBORAH  G. 
wife  of  Joseph  Pool 
died  Sept.  8  1859 
aged  44  yrs  2  mos 
Beloved  companion  though  lost  from 
earth  in  memory  with  me  still 


JOSEPH  POOL 
Died  Dec.  21  1863 
aged  47  yrs  4  mos 
I   shall  be  satisfied  when  I  awake 
with  thy  likeness 


WILLIE  M. 
son  of  L.  &  M.  E.  Poole 

died  Sept.  25  1875 
j£  6  yrs  4  mos  1 1  ds 


EMMA  B.  dau.  of 
Benj.  B.  &  Lusanna  M.  Poole 

died  Nov.  7  1877 

aged  13  yrs  4  mos  9  days 

"  Gone  but  not  forgotten" 


ANDREW  J.  POOLE 
1831—1880 

ELLEN  A.  POOLE 

his  wife 
1834 — 1891 


LYDIA  C.  dau.  of 

Benj.  C.  &  Rebecca  E.  Pratt 

died  Feb.  9  1823 

aged  10  days 


In  Memory  of 

NATHANIEL  PRATT 

Who  Died  Feb.  24  1844 

aged  41  years 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  REBECCA  E. 

wife  of  Benj.  C.  Pratt  &  dau. 

of  Robert  &  Lucy  Sylvester 

died  Dec.  i  1847 

aged  48  years 


LYDIA  C.  PRATT 
youngest  dau.  of  Benj.  C. 
&  Rebecca  E.  Pratt 
born  Dec.  28  1834 

died  July  6  1856 

aged  2 1  yrs  6  mos  8  ds 

"  She  is  not  dead  but  sleepeth  " 


LUCY  B.  PRATT  dau.  of 
Benj.  C.  &  Rebecca  E.  Pratt 

died  Jan.  n  1868 
aged  43.  yrs  1 1  mos  1 1  ds 

"Asleep  in  Jesus" 


BENJAMIN  C.  PRATT 

Died  June  16  1875 

Aged  85  yrs  7  mos  7  dys 


EMELINE  H.  (TRIBOU) 

wife  of  Seth  Pratt 

died  Jan.  30  1882 

JE  57  yrs  8  mos  28  ds 


STONE    BEARING   THE    OLDEST   INSCRIPTION    RECORDED    IN    THE 
CEMETERY. 

MR.    THOMAS    RAMSDELL,    DIED    1727. 
MRS.   SARAH    RAMSDELL,    DIED    1773. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


273 


In  Memory  of 

MRS,  ABIGAIL  (STUDLEY) 

wife  of  Mr.  John  Puffer 

who  Died  Dec.  22d  1850 

aged  46  years  3  mo's 


BETSEY 

wife  of  Thomas  Quindley 

died  Jan.  1838 

&  63  years 

We  mark  the  spot  where  kindred  sleep 
Where  earthly  ties  are  o'er 

Yet  why  should  we  in  anguish  weep 
They  are  not  lost  but  gone  before 


MRS.  MART  RAMSDELL 
wife  of  Joseph  Ramsdell 

died/uue  ye  ist  1754 
and  in  ye  46  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  THOMAS  RAMSDELL 

he  died  March  ye  i3th  1757 

in  ye  2ist  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SARAH  RAMSDELL 

wife  of  Mr.  Thomas  Ramsdell 

she  died  August^  4th  1773 

in  ye  91ST  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  JOSEPH  RAMSDELL 

he  died  Aug  ye  24th  1788 

in  the  8ist  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

ye  Children  of  Ens'n  Joseph 
Ramsdell  and  Elizabeth  his  wife 

PRISEA 

died  July  ye  28th  1774 
in  ye  2  d  year  of  her  age 

PRISEA 

died  Oct.  ye  i8th  1777 
aged  3d  months 


Mrs.  Mary  Ramsdell 

In  Memory  of 

MRS.  ELIZABETH 

ye  wife  of  Joseph  Ramsdell 

died  June  ye  igth  1786 

in  the  45  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARCY  RAMSDELL 

wife  of  Mr.  Joseph  Ramsdell 

she  died  Jan.  ye  ist  1800 

in  the  82 d  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 
Miss  HANNAH  RAMSDELL 
who  died  Aug.  nth  1807 
in  the  5 ad  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  ELIZABETH  RAMSDELL 

wife  of  Ens'n  Joseph  Ramsdell 

died  Oct.  2oth  1811 

aged  58  years 


274 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

ENS'N  JOSEPH  RAMSDELL 

died  Aug.  6  1817 

aged  74  years 


MARY  E.  dau.  of 
Jacob  L.  &  Elizabeth  Ramsdell 
died  Jan.  loth  1864 
aged  2  yrs  4  mos 

Of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven 


S.  LYMAN  RAMSDELL 

died  Apl.  4th  1871 

IE  25  yrs  ii  mos  27  days 

"Thou  art  dear  to  me  still  " 

"  Dear  spot  of  earth !  Here  with  thee 

may  we  rest 
As   one  by  one   we   sleep  on  earth's 

cold  breast 
With  thy  pure  spirit  mid  the  happy 

throng 
With  golden  harps  together  join  the 

song 
The  ransomed  ever  sing  on  Canaan's 

shore 
There  may  we  meet  again  to  part  no 

more  " 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  ELIJAH  RANDALL  JR. 

Died  Novr.  15  1810 

Aged  21  years 

In  Memory  of 

Miss  HANNAH  RANDALL 

Died  Augt.  15  1809 

Aged  1 8  years 

Stop  reader  as  you  pass  by  as  you 
are  living  so  was  I  But  suddenly  God 
called  me  here  To  sleep  till  Christ  my 
Judge  appear 


HERBERT  E.  REED 
Dec.  19  1845 
May  12  1883 


BETHIA  A. 
daughter  of  Isaac  T.  &  Nancy 

N.  Reed 

died  July  10  1851 
M  2  yrs  &  24  dys 

Our  babe  has  gone  to  Jesus  arms 
And  left  its  parents  dear 

Could  we  but  realize  its  joys 
We  could  not  wish  her  here 


LUCY  J.  REED 

Died  June  6  1881 

Aged  63  yrs  21  dys 


FRANK  ABBOTT  REED 

1854—1889 

EVERETT  HOWARD  REED 
1850 — 1852 


REV.  SILAS  RIPLEY 
May  7  1868 

God's  linger  touched  he  slept 
Morning  and  Night 

Even  as  thou  wast,  I  see  thee  still, 

There's  not  a  charm  of  soul  or  brow 
Of  all  \ve  knew  and  loved  in  thee 

But  lives  in  glorious  Beauty  now 
Baptized  in  Immortality 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


275 


MRS.  MARY  F.  W.  RIPLEY 

died  in  Boston  Mch.  18  1881 

Aged  72  yrs  4  mo's 

Thou  art  not  in  Heaven 
Still  still  our  own 
Blessed  are  the  Mercifull 


In  greatfull  Remembrance  of 

MRS.  M.  F.  R.  RIPLEY 

wife  of  Rev.  Silas  Ripley 

who  died  in  Boston  Mch.  19  1881 

aged  72  yrs  4  mos 
She  was  a  successfull  teacher 
a  true  wife  and  a  generous  bene- 
factor, her  heart  was  deeply 
touched  by  the  unmerited  suffer- 
ings of  the  humbler  creatures 
and  she  did  what  she  could  for 
their  protection  the  infinite  love 
of  God  was  to  her  a  fact  and  an 
inspiration 

Together  may  we  rise 

and  sing  our  morning  hymn 

One  household  still 
A  Household  Bond  to  faith  how  dear 
Not  Lost,  Gone  before 

S.  X. 

True  in  Word,  tried  in  Deed 
My  Sudden  frost  was  sudden  gain 
and  gave  all  Ripeness  to  the  grain 
it  might  have  gained  from  after  heat 

RIPLEY  LOT 


NATHANIEL  ROBBINS 

died  June  17  ^775 

aged  60  years 

Also  his  wife 

HANNAH 

Died  Jan.  7  1807 

aged  86  years 


CAPT.  THOMAS  ROBBINS 

Was  drowned  At  Cohasset 

April  14  17  go 

aged  38  years 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 
DBA.  TIMOTHY  ROBBINS 

died  May  18  1807 
in  the  65th  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY  RORBINS 

Wife  of  Dea.  Timothy  Robbins 

died  Feb.  8  1826 
in  the  75  year  of  her  age. 

There  all  the  millions  of  the  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view 

With  infinite  delight 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MR.  JOHN  ROBBINS 

Who  died  Sept.  8  1838 

in  his  53  year 

Blooming  youth  had  passed  away 
Manhoods  riper  years  had  come 

Longer  here  I  thought  to  stay 
But  alas  the  grave  my  home 


In  Memory  of 

ELEANOR  T.  ROBBINS 

dau.  of  Timothy  &  Hannah 

Robbins 

died  Jan.  2Qth  1843 
aged  29  years 

Farewell  loved  one  from  care  set  free 
No  more  shall  pain  thy  llosom  swell 

Nor  friendship  throw  her  arm  around  thee, 
For  thou  art  gone  from  home  to  dwell 


276 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

TIMOTHY  ROBBINS  son  of 

Timothy  &  Hannah  Robbins 

died  Aug.  14  1850 
aged  35  7rs  7  mos  9  dys 

Farewell  Father  Farewell  Mother 
God  will  heal  your  deepest  Pain 

Farewell  too,  dear  weeping  sister 
Soon  in  Heaven  we'll  meet  again 


In  Memory  of 

SIBIL  T.  ROBBINS  dau.  of 

Timothy  &  Hannah  Robbins 

died  Jan.  23d  1854 

aged  37  year  4  mo 

Calm  be  the  spot  where  her  form  now 

reposeth 

May  the  friends  who  so  loved  Re- 
visit the  grave 
And  feel  though  the  cold  sod  her  ashes 

enclothea 

She  lives  in  the  presence  of  him  who 
can  save 


In  Memory  of 

TIMOTHY  ROBBINS 

who  died  Feb.  22  1856 

aged  74  yrs  6  mos 

His  words  were  truth  his  actions  good 
His  friends  will  drop  the  parting  tear 

In  justice  firm  he  always  stood 

His  death  was  calm  without  a  fear 


SARAH  Dau.  of 
Timothy  &  Mary  Robbins 
Died  Feb.  26  1857 
73  years 


Departed  this  life 

BETHIAH  ROBBINS 

Daughter  of  Deacn.  Timothy 

Robbins 

Aged  27  years  wanting  8  days 
She  was  a  dutiful  child  &  loving  sister 
From  the  great  Lord  of  life  &  death 
As  we  receive  i  ur  vital  breath 
And  at  thy  sovereign  call  resign 
That  vital  breath  that  gift  divine 


In  Memory  of 

HANNAH  ROBBINS 

wife  of  Timothy  Robbins 

Died  Jan.  5  1860 

aged  78  yers 

That  countenance  which  death  hath 
veiled  thou  shall  in  brighter  worldsbe- 
hold 


Erected 

In  Memory  of 

MRS.  HANNAH  ROGERS 

wife  of  Mr.  Caleb  Rogers 

died  May  12  1807 
In  the  66th  year  of  her  age 


Erected 

In  Memory  of 

MR.  CALEB  ROGERS 

died  March  26  1833 

in  the  8oth  year  of  his  age 


MARY  RUMNEY 

died  Mar.  25  1886 

Aged  83  years 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


277 


LABAN  T.  ROSE 

died  Apr.  21  1851 

JE  24  yrs  8  mos 

To  my  wife  and  children  and  all  my 

friends  so  dear 
When  you  stand  around  my  grave  shed 

not  one  bitter  tear 

Although  you  know  my  body  lies  be- 
neath the  silent  sod 
But  my  spirit  is  still  living  and  seeking 
others  good 


Myrtie 
MARY  J.  M. 

wife  of  Calvin  W,  Russell 
1859—1886 

A  little  while  we  part 


HENRY  W.  ROSE 
son  of  Laban  &  Emily  Rose 

died  April  12  1854 
aged  25  yrs  5  mos  &  23  days 
Farewell  Father  Farewell  Mother 
God  will  heal  your  deepest  pain 
Farewell  too  dear  sisters  &  brothers 
Soon  in  heaven  we  will  meet  again 


JOHN  SIME 

Died  May  16  1871 

aged  48  years 

also  his  wife 

MARTHA  B. 

died  Mar.  31  1853 

aged  25  years 


Our  Father  and  Mother 

LABAN  ROSE 

Died  Nov.  8  1860 

&  65  yrs  &  6  mos 

EMILY  YOUNG 

his  wife 

died  July  30  1860 

M  64  yrs  &  5  mos 

We  shall  meet  again 


ELIZABETH  A. 

wife  of  Clarence  E.  Simonds 

dau.  of  Geo.  &  Agnes  M.  Green 

July  9  1852 — Mch.  2ist  rSgs 

Sleep  till  that  Morning, 

Peacefully  sleep 

ROBERT  SALMOND  JR. 
died  at  Louisville  Kentucky 
April  19  1822 


ARTHUR  W. 
son  of  H.  F.  &  L.  P.  Rose 

died  Feb.  3  1877 
Aged  6  mos  20  days 


PETER  R.  SALMOND 

died  at  Baltimore  May  18  1828 

^t  26 


WILLIAM  P.  RUSSELL 

Died  June  24th  1879 

aged  64  yrs  8  mos  9  dys 


Erected  in  Memory  of 
ROBERT  SALMOND 
a  native,  of  Scotland 

who  died  May  5  1829 
JEt  80 


2/8 


CEMETERY   RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

WILLIAM  SALMOND 

son  of  Robt  &  Mary  Salmond 

died  Mch.  n  1842 

aged  49  years 


SAMUEL 

son  of  Samuel  &  Eliza  Salmond 

died  Aug.  14  1850 

aged  ii  weeks 


In  Memory  of 
JOHN  SALMOND 

son  of  Robert  and  Mary  Salmond 

died  Apl.  3  1845 

aged  54  years 


ROBERT 

son  of  Samuel  &  Eliza  Salmond 

Died  Oct.  i8th  1845 

Aged  1 8  years 


In  Memory  of 

MARY 

widow  of  Robert  Salmond 
who  died  Sept.  5  1847 
aged  79  years 


Erected  in  Memory  of 

Miss  MARY  SALMOND 

Daut.  of  Mr.  Robert  &  Mrs.  Mary 

Salmond 

died  July  15  1848 
aged  23  years 

"  Few  years  she  passed  and  then  re- 
signed her  breath 

In  life  beloved  lamented  much  in  death 

Hence  reader  learn  how  few  the  hours 
we  have 

Improve  them  wdl  and  live  beyond 
the  grave  " 


SAMUEL  SALMOND 
Born  Aug.  2d  1788 
Died  May  28  1859 


ELIZA  SALMOND 

Born  Mar.  2Oth  1801 

Died  Jan.  5th  i8gi 


JOHN  SMITH 

born  Dec.  co  1797 

Died  Sept.  5  1813 

THOMAS  M.  SMITH  - 

born  Aug.  15  1799 

died  Jan.  7th  1803 

SARAH  B.  SMITH 

born  Nov.  25  1802 

died  Nov.  28  1802 

Children  of  Albert  6°  Ann  L. 

Smith 


In  Memory  of 

ALBERT  SMITH  Esq. 

who  died  May  28  1823 

aged  60  years 

& 

ANNA  L.  SMITH  his  wife 
who  Died  May  7th  1835 

Aged  70  years 
Oh  that  men  would  Praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness,  and 
For  his  wonderful  woivs 
To  the  children  of  men. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


279 


ANDREW  TILDEN  SMITH 

Died  at  Manilla  East  Indias 

April  29  1831 

Aged  20  yrs 

Thy  will  be  done 


ANNA  L.  SMITH 

Died  Dec.  12  1846 

aged  58  years 


In  Memory  of 
RUTH  SOPER 

the  wife  of  Mr.  Joseph  Soper 

she  died  March  the  Qth  //77 

in  the  77th  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  JOSEPH  SOPER 

he  died  May  the  ist  17 go 

in  the  88th  year  of  his  age 


Children 
ROBERT  SPEAR 

1851 
HELEN 

1869 

ROBERT  WARREN 
1868—1871 


In  Memory  of 
CAPT.  JOSEPH  SOPER 

ob.  Mch.  30  1804 
in  the  67th  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  DAVID  STANDISH 

who  died  June  4th  1795 

in  the  7oth  year  of  his  age 

Death  is  a  debt  to  Nature  due 
Which  I  have  paid  and  so  muft  you 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  HANNAH 

wife  of  Mr.  David  Standish 

She  died  Aug.  23d  1803 

in  her  75th  year 
My  God  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  sum  kind  Power  to  save 

To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  &  lead 

And  then  redeem  the  slave 


In  Memory  of 

ZILPHA 

the  Daughter  of  Mr.  Samuel 

Stetson  &  Mrs.  Zilpha  his  wife, 

she  died  Nov.  ye  2gth  1800 

aged  nth  months 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  ZILPHA 

wife  of  Mr.  Samuel  Stetson  Jr. 
who  died  Jan.  5  1807 

aged  33  yra 
She  sleeps  in  Jesus  and  is  blest 

How  sweet  her  slumbers  are 
From  suffering  and  from  sin  released 

And  freed  from  every  snare 


280 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  TEMPRANCE 

Wife  of  Mr.  Nath.  Stetson 

died  Nov.  6  1808 

JE  34  years 

Stop  passenger  as  you  pass  by 
On  my  grave  you  cast  an  eye 
Our  sun  like  mine  go  clown  at  noon 
Our  soul  be  called  for  very  soon 


NATHANIEL  M. 
son  of  Seth  &  Desire  O.  Stetson 

Died  May  10  1845 
Aged  2  yrs  2  mos  &  10  ds 
Here  little  Martin  lies 

Beneath  this  silent  clod 
His  little  body  moulders  here 
His  spirit  rests  with  God 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  LYDIA 

wife  of  Mr.  Turner  Stetson 

who  died  Jan.  22  1819 

aged  50  years 


In  Memory  of 

ZILPHIA  ANN  daughter  of 

Albert  Stetson  &  Weltha  his  wife 

who  died  May  7  1843 
aged  1 1  yrs  3  mos  &  1 6  days 
The    Lord    is   Righteous  in  all  his 
ways  and  Holy  in  all  his  works 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  ARISTIDES 

son  of  Mr.  Turner  &  Mrs.  Lydia 
Stetson 

who  died  Oct.  16  1839 
aged  36  yrs 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  TURNER  STETSON 

who  died  Feby  25  1844 

aged  76  yrs 


HARRIET  ANN 

dau.  of  John  &  Ann  Stetson 

died  Apl.  13  1846 

aged  2  mos 


NATHANIEL  STETSON 

Died  July  19  1846 

aged  76  years 

Also  his  wife 

JOANNA  PRATT 

Died  Aug.  23  1841 

aged  62  years 

Though  lost  to  sight 

To  u.emory  dear 


In  Memory  of 

ELISHA  C.  STETSON 

born  May  23  1796 

Died  Jan.  21  1845 

aged  48  years  7  months  &  28  days 

Consumption  comes   God's  will  be 
done 

Let  every  murmur  cease 
To  Jesus  fly  prepare  to  die 

And  find  eternal  peace 


MRS.  NABBY 

wife  of  Ephraim  Stetson 

died  Mch.  22d  1851 

Aged  60  years 


_ 
'b.efcre    i.ritfiEri':  rem'ain  indvt\  JvC. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


281 


ALBERT  STETSON 

born  Feb.  14  1843 

died  March  27  1845 

aged  2  years  i  month  &  13  days 

SARAH  MARIA  STETSON 

born  Nov.  15  1839 

died  April  24  1845 

aged  5  years  5  months  &  9  days 

Children  of  Elisha  C.  & 

Betsey  Stetson 

Our  path  on  earth  was  quickly  trod 
And  now  our  spirits  rest  with  God 
Dry  up  your  tears  make  Christ  your 

care 
Death  is  what  fate  all  must  share 


MlCHAL 

wife  of  Thomas  Stetson 
died  May  17  1851 

aged  71  years 
"  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  " 


TURNER 

son  of  Turner  &,Juletta  S.  Stetson 
born  June  3  1855 
died  June  5  1855 


HENRY  MARTIN 
son  of  John  &  Ann  Stetson 

died  Aug.  7  1855 
aged  ii  yrs  3  mos  15  ds 


JOHN  EDWARD 
son  of  John  &  Ann  Stetson 

died  Sept.  5  1855 
aged  3  yrs  7  mos  27  ds 


ABBY  F. 
Daut.  of  Bery  &  Eliza  Stetson 

Died  May  3  1858 
Aged  14  yrs  9  mos 


THEODORE  STETSON 
son  of  Harrison  &  Olive  L. 

Stetson 
1850—1858 


SAMUEL  STETSON 

died  Aug.  16  1859 

aged  87  yrs  3  mos  &  9  dys 

Peace  to  the  mournful  spot 
Where  hid  my  ashes  lies 

I  ask  no  monumental  praise 
Over  this  dust  to  rise 

Of  you  I  claim  no  tear 

Weep  for  yourselves  my  friends 
The  sigh  of  penitence  secures 

Rapture  that  never  ends 


ROBERT  C.  son  of 

Turner  &  Juletta  S.  Stetson 

born  Jan.  17  1860 

died  Apr.  5  1860 


CORDELIA  E. 

wife  of  Andrew  O.  Stetson 
Died  Aug.  22  1860 
Aged  26  yrs  8  mos 

Weep  not  for  me  for  my  spirit  has 
fled  To  mansions  in  the  sky 

The  one  you  have  loved  is  not  sleep- 
ing and  but  gone  to  her  father  on  high 


282 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JAMES  E. 

son  of  Bery  &  Eliza  Stetson 
Died  Dec.  12  1862 

Aged  22  years 

A  member  of  Co.  G.  i8th  Regt. 
Mass.  Vols. 


EMMIE  DELIA 

died  Sept.  9  1865 

aged  4  yrs  a  mos  5  dys 

ELIZA  ANDREWS 
died  Mar.  22  1864 

aged  6  mos 
WILLIE  ANDREWS 
died  Jan.  19  1865 

Aged  2  weeks 

Children  of  Andrew  O.  6° 

Eliza  M.  Stetson 


MARY  E. 
Dau.  of  S.  &  D.  O.  Stetson 

Died  Nov.  30  1864 
JE>  18  yrs  3  mos  20  Ds 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 

RACHEL  E. 
Dau.  of  S.  &  D.  O.  Stetson 

Died  July  3  1880 
JE  28  yrs  2  mos  20  Ds 

We  shall  meet  by  and  by 


JASON  E.  son  of 

Wm.  F.  &  Mary  H.  Stetson 

died  Dec.  30  1864 

JE,  4  yrs  9  mos 


SETH  STETSON 

died  Jan.  30  1865 

JE  63  yrs  3  mos  12  Ds 

He  is  not  dead  but  sleeping 


WILLIE  M. 

son  of  Wm.  F.  &  Mary  A.  Stetson 

died  Jany  4  1865 

JE  3  yr  9  mo 

"God  loaned  us  this  treasure 
To  be  recalled  at  his  pleasure  " 


SARAH  E.  dau.  of 

Turner  &  Juletta  S.  Stetson 

born  Aug.  23  1861 

died  Jan.  9 1865 


BENJAMIN  STETSON 
born  Sept.  28  1790 
died  June  6  1866 
"We  have  loved  him  on  earth  may 
we  meet  him  in  Heaven  " 


ELIZA  M. 
wife  of  Andrew  O.  Stetson 

died  Sept.  12  1869 
^E  29  yrs  10  mos  29  days 


EMILY 

wife  of  Jeremiah  Stetson 
died  June  28  1870  aged  33  yrs 


SAMUEL  L.  son  of 

Jeremiah  &  Emily  L.  Stetson 

died  July  25  1870 

aged  i  yr  4  mos 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


283 


SUMMER  STETSON 
1806—1873 

ELIZA  W.  his  wife 
1801 — 1851 


ZILPHA  STETSON 

died  Jan.  31  1873 

aged  64  yrs  i  mo 

"  Gone  home" 


ALBERT  STETSON 

Born  Aug.  8  1802 

Died  Mar.  28  1874 

also  his  wife 

WELTHA 

Born  Feb.  10  1797 
Died  Dec.  10  1883 


ABIGAIL  S. 

wife  of  Samuel  Stetson 
died  Sept.  13  1874 
Aged  83  yrs 
At  Rest 


LUCY 

wife  of  Benjamin  Stetson 

born  June  26  1799 

died  Oct.  3  1875 

"  Weep  not  for  the  weary 
There's  rest  for  them  in  heaven  " 


JER'  STETSON 

died  Mch.  9  1876 

AL  49  yrs  10  mos 

"  Absent  but  not  forgotten  " 


SAMUEL  STETSON 
June  28  1799 
Nov.  3  1876 


MARY  H.  dau.  of 

Turner  &  Juletta  S.  Stetson 

born  Sept.  8  1865 

died  Oct.  29  1877 


SAMUEL  STETSON 
June  28  1799 
Nov.  3  1876 
LYDIA  T.  STETSON 
Nov.  26  1803 
Feb.  19  1880 

CATHERINE  AMANDA  STETSON 
Oct.  20  1827 
Dec.  5  1889 

Husband 

JOHN  Studky 

Died  Oct.  29  1892 

Aged  66  years  4  ms 

Father 

JOSHUA  S.  Rose 
Mar.  17  1824 
May  17  1893 


LYDIA  T.  STETSON 
Nov.  26  1803 
Feb.  19  1880 


ALICE  R.  STETSON 
died  Apl.  8  1880 
M  73  yrs  3  mos 


284 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


ELIZA 

wife  of  Benj.  Stetson 

died  Feb.  21  1881 

JE  67  yrs  8  mos 

Not  lost  but  gone  before 


CATHERINE  AMANDA  STETSON 
Oct.  20  1827 
Dec.  5  1889 


BETSEY 

wife  of  Elisha  C.  Stetson 
Died  Sept.  25  1881 

Aged  85  years 
Come  unto  me  and  I  will  give  you  rest 


JANE  R.  OLDHAM 

Wife  of  I.  Oilman  Stetson 

1825 — 1892 


HARRISON  STETSON 

Born  Jan.  26  1814 

Died  June  4  1892 

Though  lost  to  sight  to  Memory  Dear 


RUTH  STETSON 

died  Apl.  30  1882 

M  84  yrs  8  mos 


In  Loving  Memory  of 

JOHN  H.  STETSON 
who  entered  into  the  Life  everlasting 

Nov.  9  A.  D.  1882 
MA  25  yrs  10  mos  8  ds 

"  I  thank  my  God  upon  every  re- 
membrance of  you" 


DESIRE  O. 

wife  of  Seth  Stetson 

Died  July  8  1890 

•^  75  yrs  9  mos  26  ds 
In  loving  remembrance 


MARY  EMMA  dau.  of 

Rolinem  &  W.  H.  Stewart 

died  Mch.  26  1864 

aged  2  yrs  6  mos 


This  Monument  is  Erected 

In  Memory  of 
MR.  STEPHEN  STOCKBRIDGE 

Youngest  son  of 

Wm.  &  Ruth  Stockbridge 

Born  April  3d  1799 

Died  May  i4th  1818 

Aged  19  years  i  mo  u  dys 

Death  like  an  overflowing  stream 

Sweeps  us  away  our  life's  a  dream 

An  empty  tale  a  waning  flower 

Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour 


Stetson 
Not  my  will  but  Thine  be  done 

REUBEN  STETSON 
Oct.  31  1810 — Feb.  26  189* 


FRANCIS  I.  son  of 
Wm.  &  Mary  A.  Stockbridge 

died  Aug.  i7th  1847 
aged  2  years  10  mo's  9  ds 


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STONE    ERECTED    TO    MR.    JOHN    STOCKBRJDGE,    WHO    DIED 

"A.  DOMINI  1768." 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


285 


FREDRIC  W.  son  of 
Wm.  &  Mary  A.  Stockbridge 

died  Jan.  17  1853 
aged  10  years  5  mo's  9  days 


In  Memory  of 

BETSEY  HOMER  Dau.  of 

Lebbeus  &  Lydia  Stockbridge 

died  Nov.  i6th  1833 

aged  12  years 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God 


Sacred 
to  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  RUTH 

wife  of  David  Stockbridge  Esq. 

who  died  April  n  1833 

In  her  72  year 

Hark  from  on  high  my  Saviour  calls 

I  come  my  Lord  my  love 
Devotion  breaks  the  prison  walls 

And  speeds  my  last  remove 


In  Memory  of 

WM.  STOCKBRIDGE 

died  feb.  aoth  1841 

aged  88  yrs 

Also 

MRS.  RUTH  STOCKBRIDGE 

wife  of  Wm.  Stockbridge 

died  Dec.  9  1839 

aged  85  years 


WILLIAM  BAILY  son  of 
Wm.  &  Mary  A.  Stockbridge 

died  May  8  1866 
aged  ii  year  i  mo  20  dys 


Sacred 

to  the  Memory  of 
DAVID  STOCKBRIDGE  ESQ. 
wlio  died  Feb.  a6th  1843 

Aged  88  years 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord 


LEBBEUS  STOCKBRIDGE 

died  June  30  1855 

aged  67  year  7  mo's 

Also  his  Wife 

LYDIA 

died  Jan.  i6th  1869 
aged  78  yr  i  mo' 


JOSEPH  C.  STOCKBRIDGE 

1799 — 1860 
ANN  W.  his  wife 

1813—1837 
PAMKLIA  his  wife 

1803—1884 
AMELIA  F.  GARDNER 

1844—1889 

Children  of  J.  C.  &  P. 

Stockbridge 

PAMELIA  F. 

1839—1849 

Infant  Son 

1845 


LEBBEUS  STOCKBRIDGE 
Co.  K.  2nd  Regt.  M.  V.  M. 

died  June  30  1884 
aged  59  yrs  4  ms  16  ds 
"Gone  but  not  forgotten " 


286 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


WILLIAM  STOCKBRIDGE 

died  April  loth  1890 

aged  78  yrs  5  mo's 


ABIGAIL  J. 

wife  of  Melvin  Stoddard 

died  Mch.  17  1884 

aged  64  yrs 

"Nearer  my  God  to  thee  " 


ELIZABETH  F. 

wife  of  Frank  Stockbridge 

July  30  1850 

Dec.  19  1891 

At  Rest 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

ABBY  SARAH  H.  STODDARD 

who  died  May  4  1844 

aged  1 8  years 

Come  my  dear  mates  as  you  pass  by 
This  monument  rohere  I  do  lie 
Think  of  my  early  sudden  doom 
And  let  me  teach  you  from  the  tomb 
Though  healths  warm  current  swell 
Four  veins  acute  disease  with  racking 
Patno  may  take  away  your  vital  Breath 
Be  wise  while  here  Prepare  for  Death 


HARRY 
son  of  J.  A.  &  J.  M.  Stoddard 

died  March  7  1887 
aged  14  yrs  10  mos  6  days 

"  Ever  in  remembrance  " 


DUNCAN  T.  STODDARD 

Died  Jan.  6  1868 
Aged  44  yrs  10  mos 


ANNA  K.  STODDARD 

Dec.  2d  1792 
March  i6th  1877 


MELVIN  STODDARD 
died  Sept.  3  1882 

aged  73  yrs 
"  Gathering  home  one  by  one  " 


In  Memory  of 
BENONI  STUDLEY 
died  Nov.  14  1746 

aged  75  years 

ABIGAIL  his  wife 

Dau.  of  John  Stetson 

Died  Feb.  ist 

aged  84  years 


In  Memory  of 

JOSHUA  STUDLY 

son  of  Benoni  Studley 

died  May  i5th  ijjg 

aged  52  year» 

LYDIA  his  wife 

and  Dau.  of  Joshua  Pratt 

died  July  gth 

aged  40  years 


ROBERT  C. 

son  of  Jabez  &  Chloe  M.  Studley 

died  Jan.  19  A.  D.  1817 

aged  14  months 


STONE    ERECTED    TO    DEA.    JOSEPH    AND    MRS.    ANNA    STOCKBRIDGE, 

1783— 1783. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


287 


The  Lord  spake  and  it  was  Dun 

In  Memory  of 
MR.  JOSEPH  STUDLEY 
Who  died  by  Lightning 

June  1 6th  1766 
25  years  &  3  mos  old 


In  Memory  of 

GIDEON  STUDLEY 

son  of  Joshua  Studly 

died  Aug.  i4th  1816 

aged  75  years 

ROSAMOND  his  wife 

Dau'  of  Caleb  Church 

died  Jan.  3  1833 

aged  91  years 


In  Memory  of 
JOSHUA  STUDLY 
son  of  Gideon  Studley 
died  feb.  27  1818 
aged  63  years 


In  Memory  of 

LYDIA  STUDLEY 

dau.  of  Joshua  Studley 

died  Sept.  27th  1828 

aged  78  years 


SARAH 

Wife  of  Gideon  Studley 
Died  July  9  1838 

Aged  56  yrs 

Dau.  of  John  &  Grace  Butler 
of  Oakland  Mass 


MARY  M.  STUDLEY 

died  Mar.  5  1840 

JE  5  mos 


Erected  In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SARAH  ANN 

wife  of  Mr.  Hiram  Studley 

who  died  Mch.  19  1844 

aged  31  yrs 


MARY  ROBERSON 

dau.  of  Hiram  &  Sarah  Studley 

died  Aug.  16  1844 

aged  5  mos  3  ds 

"  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy 

And  fondly  call  our  own 
Are  but  short  favours  borrowed  now 

To  be  repaid  anon  " 


In  Memory  of 

SARAH  STUDLY 

dau.  of  Gideon  Studley 

died  June  26  1847 

aged  8 1  years 


HIRAM  AUGUSTUS 

son  of  Hiram  &  Esther  Studley 

died  Sept.  22  1849 

aged  15  mos  n  ds 

Adieu  our  dear  Augustus 

We  give  you  up  to  God 
With  flowers  we'll  deck  thy  early  grave 

And  bow  beneath  the  rod 
The  blow  to  us  has  been  severe 

For  we  are  left  alone 
God  only  lent  you  to  us  here 

Now  he  has  called  you  home 


288 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


GIDEON  STUDLEY 
died  Jan.  9  1850 

&  73  y'rs 

Son  of  Gideon  &  Rosamond 
Studley 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

HANNAH 

wife  of  David  Studly 

who  died  May  igth  1850 

aged  58  years 


HIRAM  AUGUSTUS 

son  of  Hiram  &  Esther  Studley 

died  Sept.  8  1854 

aged  6  mos  12  ds 

"  Sleep  on  my  babe  thou  loved  and  blest 

I  would  not  break  thy  peaceful  rest " 


HIRAM  STUDLEY 
Died  July  28  1855 
aged  43  yrs  &  3  mos 
Blooming  youth  had  passed  away  — 
Manhood  riper  years  had  surely  come — 
Longer  here  I  thought  to  stay — But 
alas  the  graves  my  home — 


CHLOE  M. 

wife  of  Jabez  Studley 

died  Octo.  18  A.  D.  1861 

aged  83  years 


REBECCA  STUDLEY 
died  Aug.  26th  1862 

aged  g2  years 
Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord 


ESTHER 

Wife  of  Hiram  Studley 
Died  June  15  1867 
aged  51  yrs  7  mos 
Hushed  is  our  loving  mother's  voice 
That  soothed  our  childhood's  fears 
Whose  tender  accents  cheered  our  hearts 
When  grown  to  riper  years. 

Oft  as  we  tread  this  sacred  spot 
Our  upheaved  hearts  will  weep; 

But  sweet  the  thought  that  angel  bands 
Their  virgils  softly  keep. 


JOHN  STUDLEY 
died  June  28  1867 
\.t  6 1  yrs  n  mos  8  ds 


JABEZ  STUDLEY 

died  May  31  1868 

aged  92  years  9  mos 


SARAH  E. 
dau.  of  Hiram  &  Esther  Studley 

died  July  9  1869 
^£17  yrs  3  mo  25  ds 

"Sister  in  that  solemn  trust 
We  commend  thee  dust  to  dust 
In  that  faith  we  wait  till  risen 
Thou  shall  meet  us  all  in  Heaven  " 


ABBIE  A. 

wife  of  George  Gurney  & 

dau.  of  Hiram  &  Esther  Studley 

died  Sept.  23  1870 

JE  20  yrs  i  mo  3  ds 

"  Happy  consoling  thought,  that  we 
shall  meet  in  Heaven  " 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


289 


DAVID  STUDLEY 

Died  Oct.  3oth  1873 

aged  go  years  7  mo's 

Death  only  moulded   into   nobler 

Beauty  the  Statue  of  his  life 


BENJ.  F.  STUDLEY 
born  Feb.  21  1823 
died  Octo.  15  1874 

"Gone,  but  not  forgotten" 


CARL  WILLNER 
Son  of  Edwin  H.  &  Matilda  T. 

Studley 

Died  May  23  1875 
Aged  5  years  2  mos 


ROBERT  H.  STUDLEY 

died  May  i  1883 
aged  64  yrs  4  mos  22  ds 


PHILANDER  STUDLEY 

died  Apl.  10  1885 
J£  70  yrs  5  ms  5  ds 


RAY  B. 

son  of  F.  A.  &  E.  M.  Studley 
died  Apl.  29  1890 
aged  i  year  2  days 


JUDITH 
wife  of  Geo.  Studley 

Died  Dec.  4  1893 
aged  84  years  2  mos 


LUCINDA  &  MARION 

Daughters  of 

Joseph  H.  &  Lucinda  Studly 

JOSEPH  H.  STUDLY 

Died  Dec.  24th  1885 

Aged  69  years 


LEVI  STUETEVANT 

Born  Dec.  28th  1797 

Died  Mch.  7  1858 

aged  60  years 

My  works  for  sin  cannot  atone 
Christ  must  save  and  Christ  alone 

Marietta — Edward 


REBECCA  A. 

wife  of  Rufus  M.  Sturtevant 
died  Nov.  22  1858 
aged  27  yrs  10  mos 

It  was  anguish  dear  husband  from  thee 

to  depart 
From  the  child  of  my  bosom  the  pride 

of  my  heart 
Though  in  darkness  and  silence  this 

body  must  rest 
My  spirit  is  with  you  to  guide  and  to 

bless 


FRANKLIN  F. 
son  of  Rufus  M.  &  Rebecca  A. 

Sturtevant 
died  Octo.  20  1864 
aged  5  yrs  n  mos  17  ds 

"  Death  came  and  nipped  the  budding 
flower 

Ere  it  had  reached  its  bloom 
And  in  an  unexpected  hour 

Called  a  bright  cherub  home  " 


290 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


ISAAC  K.  STURTEVANT 

1831—1871 

children 

ELIZA  W. 

1858—1862 

ALICE  B. 

1865—1892 


ABIGAIL  D. 
wife  of  Zenas  G.  Sturtevant 

died  June  3  1890 
aged  64  yrs  4  mos  7  days 
"  Call  not  back  the  dear  departed 

Anchored  safe  where  storms  are  o'er 
On  the  border  land  we  left  her 
Soon  to  meet  and  part  no  more 


To  the  Memory  of 
MR.  ELIJA  SYLVESTER 
died  Dec.  28th  1828 

Aged  6 1  yrs 

Beloved  his  life  lamented  at  his  death 
Calm    and   resigned  he  spent  his  last 

Breath 
Free'd  from  lifes  cares  and  every  Earthly 

Pain 
Our  loss  we  trust  is  his  Eternal  gain 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY  SYLVESTER 

wife  of  Mr.  Elijah  Sylvester  and 

Dau'  of  Deac'  Timothy  Robbins 

Died  June  27  1829 

Aged  56  years 
Sleeping  beneath  the  Earths  Cold  Sod 

The  bodys  of  our  Parents  lie 
Their  spirits  Gone  up  to  their  God 
To  reign  with  Christ  above  the  Sky 


ZENAS  G.  STURTEVANT 

died  March  15  1885 
aged  72  yrs  9  mos  16  days 
"  He  rests  from  his  labor  his  work 
being  done  " 


In  Memory  of 

LUCY  PORTER  Dau'  of 

Mr.  Elijah  and  Lucy  Sylvester 

Died  Oct.  i4th  1833 

Aged  2  years  7  mo's 

Dear  little  babe  thy  months  were  few 

And  suffering  was  thy  lot  Below 
But  Jesus  called  thou  hast  obeyed 
And  left  a  world  of  pain  and  woe 


M.  ROBERT  SYLVESTER 
1825     

His  wife 

EMILY  S.   (SPEAR) 
1828—1851 

His  wife 

ELIZABETH  T.  (WATERMAN) 
1833—1856 


Sylvester 

Tomb 

MICHAEL  &  ROBERT  SYLVESTER 
1852 


To  the  Memory  of 

MR.  ELIJAH  SYLVESTER 

Died  June  6th  1852 

aged  58  years 

My  husband  dear  oh  can  it  be 

And  has  thy  spirit  fled 
And  left  us  here  to  mourn  for  thee 

For  thou  art  with  the  dead 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


291 


Non  Sibi  Sed  Patria 

LOAMMI    B. 

son  of  Robert  &  Sarah  Sylvester 

Clerk  of  Co,  1 2d  Regt.  Mass.  Vol. 

Wounded  at  the  Battle  of  Cedar 

Mountain  Aug.  9  1862 
Died  in  Hospital  at  Alex- 
andria Va.  Sept.  6th  1862 
aged  31  years 


MARY  S ALMOND 

wife  of  E.  Q.  Sylvester 

Born  Dec.  26  1832 

Died  July  31  1864 

"  She  sleeps  in  Jesus  " 


MARY  SYLVESTER 
Born  July  24  1864 
Died  Sept.  8  1865 


Infant  son  of 

E.  Q.  &  E.  S.  Sylvester 

Born  Sept.  21  1867 

Died  Feb.  12  1868 


CHRISTIANA  W.  SYLVESTER 

wife  of  Elija  W.  Sylvester 

died  Sept.  2ad  1873 

aged  49  years 

ELIJA  W. 

died  May  14  1864 

aged  9  mo's 

WALLACE  B. 

died  Oct.  6th  1866 

aged  i  year  5  mo's 

Children  of  E.  W.  6-  C.  M. 

Sylvester 


LUCY  SYLVESTER 
wife  of  Elijah  Sylvester 
Born  April  i3th  1800 
Died  April  igth  1885 
Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 
the  Lord 


LUCY  W. 
wife  of  Joseph  B.  Sylvester 

died  Sept.  i6th  1891 
aged  66  yrs  9  raos  26  Dys 


Sylvester 

ROBERT 

1814 


M.  ALMIRA 
1832—1893 


MATILDA 

wife  of  William  P.  Taylor 

died  June  28th  1893 

aged  gi  years 


AMY  DWELLEY  dau.  of 
Chas.  E.  &  Mary  D.  Thayer 

died  Oct.  7  1863 
aged  7  yrs  7  mos  n  ds 


EDGAR  IRVIK  son  of 

Chas.  E.  &  Mary  D.  Thayer 

died  Nov.  3  1863 

aged  3  yrs  6  mo 


S.  HOWARD  THAYER 
died  Apl.  2  1879 
aged  25  yrs  7  mos 


292 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


JAMES  E.  child  of 

Edward  F.  &  Emma  L.  Thayer 

died  Sept.  25  1880 

aged  2  yrs  23  ds 


AMELIA  J. 

wife  of  Wendell  P.  Thayer 

born  April  29  1847 

died  May  28  1884 

"  The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd 

I  shall  not  want  " 


CHARLES  THOMAS 
Died  Nov.  6  1847 
aged  55  yrs  4  mos  21  ds 
We  loved  thee  on  earth  we  hope  to 
meet  thee  in  Heaven 


CHAS.  THOMAS  JR. 

son  of  Chas.  &  Mary  S.  Thomas 

died  Oct.  8th  1848 

aged  ii  months 
Dear  little  one  thy  Pains  are  ended 

Thou  hast  found  a  better  home 
Thy  songs  are  now  with  angels  blended 
Where  no  death  or  sorrows  come 


LEVI  T.  son  of 

Chas.  &  Sarah  B.  Thomas 

Drowned  July  2yth  1850 

aged  18  yrs  i  mo  25  dys 

Without  a  moments  warning 
His  soul  was  (matched  away 

Dear  reader  stop  as  you  pass  by 
And  think  of  m*h  a  day 


BATHSHUA 

wife  of  Lyman  Thompson 
died  feb.  20  1892 
aged  69  js  4  mos 


Here  Lyes  ye  Body  of 

SARAH  TILDEN 

Daughter  of  Mr.  Job  & 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Tilden 

who  died  April  ye  8th  1751 

aged  4  yrs  &  7  months  &  26  days 


Hear  lies  buried 

MRS.  ELIZABETH  TILDEN 

Wife  of  Lieut.  Job  Tilden 

She  died  March  ye  2d  I7gg 

in  the  84  year  of  her  age 

Mourn  not  my  friends  wipe  off  your 

tears 
Here  I  must  lie  till  Christ  appears 


SARAH  B.  THOMAS 

March  i6th  1801 

Sept.  2ist  1893 

At  Rest 


LYMAK  THOMPSON 

died  Mar.  2  1890 

aged  72  yrs  10  mos 


In  Memory  of 

JOB  TILDEN 

Who  died  Sept.  30  1830 

Aged  72  yrs 

Also  his  wife 

LYDIA 

died  Aug.  23  1848 
Aged  87  yrs 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


293 


SALLY  TILDEN 
Died  July  8  1880 
89  yrs  ii  mos  6  ds 


In  Memory  of 

BENJAMIN  TOLMAN 

died  Sept.  lyth  1851 

aged  84  years 


POLLY  TOLMAN 
Born  1808 
Died  1884 


WILLIAM  TORREY 
Died  Oct.  19  1828 

aged  77 

MRS.  MARY  TORREY 
Died  Jan.  28  1826 

aged  75 

MRS.  MARY  LITTLE 
Died  June  9  1834 

Aged  47 

HAVILAND  TORREY 
Died  Aug.  26  1865 

Aged  74 

SALOME  (BARSTOW) 

Wife  of  Haviland  Torrey 

Died  May  3  1878 

aged  76 

GEORGE  H.  TORREY 
Died  Jan.  7  1832 

aged  3 

WILLIAM  H.  TORREY 
Died  Aug.  31  1837 

aged  4 

MARY  S.  TORREY 

Died  Sept.  i  1837 

aged  2 


GEORGE  B.  TOLMAN 
Born  1820 
Died  1887 


WM.  DEXTER  TORREY 
Feb.  25th  1835 — June  2d  1891 

BENJ.  D.  TORREY 
Nov.  16  1796 — July  i7th  1843 

LOUISA  his  wife 
Sept.  ist  1797 — Feb.  26  1871 

CLAYTON  S.  TORREY 

July  i7th  1857 — Aug.  25th  1858 

Father       Mother      W.  D.  T.       Baby 

Torrey  Monument 


ANDREW  W.  TOTMAN 

1839— 1891 
"  Thy  labors  Ended, 
thy  rest  is  won." 


Here  Lies  ye  Body  of 

MRS.  PARTES  TOWER 

ye  wife  of  Mr.  David  Tower 

She  Died  June  the  24th 

In  ye  86  year  of  her  age 


JANE 

Wife  of  John  S.  Tower 

died  Aug.  25  1849 

JE  36  yrs 


Infant  son  of 

H.  S.  &  H.  A.  Tower 

Aged  4  mos 


294 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


MARY  P.  TOWER 

died  Jan.  22  1877 

JE>  23  yrs  3  mos  28  ds 

"  Not  for  the  dead  in  Christ  we  weep 
Their  sorrows  now  are  o'er 

The  sea  is  calm  the  tempest  past 
On  that  eternal  shore  " 


CHARLES  C.  TOWER 

died  April  19  1882 

JE  19  years 

"Just  as  I  am  without  one  plea 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me 
And  that  thou  bid'st  me  come  to  thee 
Oh  Lamb  of  God  I  come  I  come  " 


In  Memory  of 

CAPT.  JOHN  TRIBOU 

who  died  Oct.  15  1848 

in  his  6xst  year 

"  Farewell  my  wife  and  children  too 
I  can  no  longer  stay  with  you 
My  portion  in  heaven  I  wish  to  share 
Prepare  for  death  and  meet  me  there  " 


WALTER  S. 

son  of  Mr.  William  F.  & 
Mrs.  Janette  Tribou 

died  April  6  1850 
aged  i  yr  8  mos  5  d'ys 

"  Rest  thou  darling  child 
All  thy  pains  are  o'er 

Thy  spirit  undefiled 
Is  blest  forever  more  " 


LEVI  W.  TRIBOU 

died  Nov.  20  1877 

aged  6 1  yrs 


ANN  AUGUSTA 
daughter  of  I.  T.  &  M.  B. 

Tribou 

died  Mar.  17  1864 

aged  19  yrs  &  5  mo 

(reverse) 

We  saw  our  household  light  grow  dim 
The  while  our  eyes  grow  blind  with 
tears 

God  came  to  take  anew  to  him 
The  jewel  lent  in  bygone  years 

For  as  God  gives  so  he  takes 

Nor   asks  us  whom   nor    when   or 
where 

And  tis  a  loving  hand  that  breaks 
And  desolates  our  hearts  as  now 


LUCINDA    D. 

wife  of  Levi  W.  Tribou 

died  Feb.  23  1882 
aged  62  yrs  6  ms  16  ds 


MELISSA  B. 
wife  of  John  T.  Tribou 

Died  June  24  1892 
Aged  76  yrs  2  mos  26  days 

She's  passed  beyond  all  earthly  woes 
She  smiles  in  a  sunnier  sphere 


MR.  JOSEPH  TUBES 

died  Apl.  i  1854 
aged  77  yrs  n  mos  18  ds 


LUCY 
widow  of  Joseph  Tubbs 

died  Mch.  22  1866 
./Et  89  yrs  i  mo  &  n  ds 


i'  i  I^-S-T,'   o:x-   '  *     wu     IAI  )U      I  LTm        1|          - 

i^^jy^r/of  f\ts: A^«  ^f te*r%^7*^ 
&  6ilg«rin£'  Jncl>fpofifr©o  v%^ 
yj'fenrib]cc^t\i5^prechi)T§&>4^IH 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


295 


EUNICE  W.  TUBES 

died  Feby.  22  1879 

aged  8 1  yrs 


JOSEPH  TUBES 

died  July  3  1885 

aged  76  yrs  i  mo  24  ds 


MARY  B.  TUBES 

died  Jan.  23  1888 

aged  87  yrs  3  mos  i  day 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY 

the  wife  of  Mr.  Isaac  Turner 

who  died  May  3d  i*jg6 
In  the  4ist  year  of  her  age 

Draw  near  my  friends  and  take  a 
thought 

How  soon  the  grave  may  be  your  lot 

Make  sure  of  Christ  while  there  re- 
main 

Death  shall  be  Eternal  Gain 


In  Memory  of 

SILVIA 

the  Daughter  of  Mr.  Isaac 

Turner  &  Mrs.  Mary  his  wife 

She  died  Jan.  ye,  27th  1801 

Aged  13  yrs 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  DEBORAH  TURNER 

Wife  of  Capt.  Marlbry  Turner 

Died  May  28  1824 
In  the  63  year  of  her  age 


THOMAS  TURNER 

1782 — 1829 
DEBORAH  STOCKBRIDGE 

his  wife 

1790 — 1882 

THOMAS  JR. 

1812—1813 

RUTH  STOCKBRIDGE 

1813     

THOMAS  2d 

1815     

CHARLES  PHILLIPS 

1823—1847 
THOMAS  TURNER 

1815     

SUSAN  MARIA  THAYER 
his  wife 

1818     

THOMAS  JR. 
1841 — 1841 
SUSAN  JANE 
1842—1882 
THOMAS  2d 
1844 — 1849 
ADALEIDE  WARREN 

1848 
CHARLES  PHILLIP 

1852     

MARY  GREENE 
1856     


In  Memory  of 

MR.  NATHAN  TURNER 

he  Died  at  A6mfftMDec-»Jth  1829 

aged  15  years  6  mo's 

Raise  thoughtless*  .sinner,  raise  thine  eye 
Behold  Gods  balance  lifted  high 
Where  should  hixjuttice  be  dixplayed 
And  there  thy  hope  and  life  is  weiyed 


296 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

MR.  SETH  TURNER 
died  at  Hanson  May  15  1823 

Also 

PRISCILLA  Beal 

died  Nov.  aoth  1818 

aged  1 6  months 

Also 

PRISCILLA  Beal 

died  Nov.  9  1820 

aged  8  mos  6  days 

Daughters  of  Mr.  Seth  Turner 

and  Mrs.  Priscilla  his  wife 

Draw  near  my  friend  and  think  how 

soon 
The  great  I.    AM.  may  seal  your 

doom 

Awake,  ante,  with  speed  Prepare 
To  meet  at  Gods  impartial  bar 


MARY  E. 
daughter  of  George  and  Avis 

Turner 

died  Oct.  31  1832 
aged  7  mos  &  24  ds 

Before  this  lovely  bud  had  bloomed 
From  parent  stock  it  was  riven 

For  Jesus  took  it  for  his  own 
To  fully  bloom  in  heaven 


GEORGE  GILBERT 

Son  of  Mr.  Saml.  S.  & 

Mrs.  Mary  Ann  Turner 

died  Oct.  6  1838 

Aged  i  year 
Thy  little  one  is  sleeping 
Among  the  quiet  dead 
And  thou  art  sadly  weeping 
Above  his  lowly  bed 


Avis 
Wife  of  George  W.  Turner 

Died  Jan.  2  1857 
Aged  53  yrs  10  mos  4  ds 

Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust 

My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just 


ELMA  A.  son  of 
Elma  J.  &  Virginia  A.  Turner 

died  June  i4th  1865 
aged  i  year  2  mo's  17  days 

O,  mother  weep  not  for  thy  babe 
Why  mourn  you  over  my  little  grave 
O  Father  Mother  cease  those  broken 

sighs 
Thy  babe  is  Happy  in  the  Skyes 


JULIA  A. 

wife  of  James  Turner 
Died  Dec.  2oth  1870 
Aged  34  years  10  mos 

Faithfull  and  True 


RUTH  TURNER 

died  July  i8th  1877 

aged  84  yrs  4  mos 

Death  is  swallowed  up  in  Victory 


MARY  ANN 

wife  of  Samuel  S.  Turner 
Died  Oct.  27  1877 

JE  66  years 
Mother  thou  art  gone  to  rest 

And  this  shall  be  our  prayer 
That  when  we  reach  onr  journey's  end 
Thy  glory  we  may  share 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


297 


ELDON  VV.  son  of 
Ezekiel  T.  &  Sarah  S.  Turner 

died  Aug.  13  1881 

aged  12  yrs  2  ms  i  day 

"  Heaven  retaineth  now  our  treasure 

Earth  the  lonely  casket  keeps 
And  the  sunbeams  love  to  linger 

Where  our  darling  loved  one  sleeps" 


SAMUEL  S.  TURNER 

Died  Nov.  19  1887 

Aged  77  years 

We  will  meet  again 


JAMES  VINAL 
1835—1894 

M.  A.  VINAL 
1838—1894 


FLORA  JANE 
dau.  of  Walter  W.  &  Sarah  Jane 

Wardrobe 

died  Jan.  31  1860 

aged  ii  mo's 

"  Sweet  Flora's  eyes  are  closed  in  death 

forever 
So  fair  a  flower  for  earth  was  never 

made 

Tis  gone  to  blossom  in  a  milder  clime 
Where    flowers   of  love  and  beauty 
cannot  fade  " 


ASA  WARREN 

1766 — 1807 

JAMIMA  KELLOGG 

his  wife 
1766—1853 
WARREN 


IRA  WARREN  M.  D. 

1806 — 1864 
RUTH  STOCKBRIDGE  (TURNER) 

his  wife 
1813     

An  eminent  man  of  science 
A  wise  and  upright  counsellor 
A.  courteous  and  generous  associate 
A  loyal  and  devoted  friend 
His  memory  i»  Cherished  by  all  who 
knew  him 


LUCY  A. 

wife  of  Eben  C.  Waterman  and 
dau.  of  Nathl.  &  Abby  R. 

(Barstow) 
Died  Jan.  ao  1873 
33  years 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  SARAH  L.  WHITE 

the  wife  of  Mr.  Cornelius  White 

who  departed  this  life 

August  the  2 6th  i*jgg 

aged  15  years  2  days 

All  though  my  body  lies  in  the  cold  tomb 

The  earths  to   scanty  for  my  soul  vast 

doom 
His  wings  for  heaven  and  took  a  hasty 

flight 

To  crowns  of  blessing  in  the  heavens  of 
light 


Erected 

In  Memory  of 

MR.  WILLIAM  WHITING 

he  died  February  the  12  1780 

In  the  59  year  of  his  age 


298 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  LEWIS  WHITE 

who  was  accidentally  shot 

April  3d  1813 

Aged  31  years 

How  can  my  trembling  hand  support 

my  pen 
While  sorrow  mourns  the  loveliest  best 

of  men 
The  tear  shall  flow  can  genuine  sorrow 

sleep 
Know    certainly  in   streams  our  eyes 

shall  weep 
Hes  gone  forever  gone  Lewis  has  taken 

flight 
To   yonder   world  of  joy  of  peace  & 

light 
Gone  to  behold  his  Saviour  and  his 

God 
Oh  may  we  tread  the  peaceful  paths 

he  trod 

ELIZABETH  MAGOUN 


In  Memory  of 

LUIT'  THOMAS  WHITING 

he  died  Sept.  23d  2793 

in  the  75  year  of  his  age 

Thou  turned  man  O  Lord  to  d  . 

Of  which  he  first  was  made 
And  when  thou  speak'estthe  word  Return 

Tis  instantly  Obeyed 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  LUCY  WHITING 

Dau.  of  Leiu't  Thomas  Whiting 

and  Mrs.  Lydia  (or  Mary) 

his  wife 

she  died  Nov.  i8th  1789 
in  the  42  year  of  her  age 
Who  can  secure  his  Vital  Breath 
against  the  bold  demands  of  Death 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  DEBBE 

the  wife  of  Mr.  Asa  Whiting 

she  died  Jany.  ye  8th  1787 

aged  24  yrs  &  3  mounths 


In  Memory  of 

ASA 
son  of  Mr.  Asa  Whiting  & 

Mrs.  betty  his  wife 

he  died  May  16  1793 

in  the  3d  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  HOMER  WHITING 
he  died  October  the  nth 
In  the  28  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 
Miss  Avis  WHITING 
she  died  October  i4th 
In  the  36  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.   ANNE  WHITING 

Wife  Mr.  Homer  Whiting 

she  died  July  the  24th  ij8 

In  the  27  year  of  her  Age 


In  Memory  of 

CALEB 
son  of  Mr.  Caleb  Whiting  & 

Mrs.  Susa  Gill  his  wife 
he  died  September  the  29 
in  the  4th  year  of  his  age 


SEE    OPPOSITE    PAGE. 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


299 


In  Memory  of 

ANNE 
daughter  of  Mr.  Homer  Whiting 

&  Mrs.  Anne  his  wife 

she  died  October  the  4th  ijgj 

In  the  1 6th  year  of  her  age 


In  Memory  of 

SAGE  MAN  WHITING 

daughter  of  Mr.  Caleb  Whiting 

and  Mrs.  Susa  Gill  his  wife 

she  died  Oct.  u  i^jgs 
in  the  9  month  of  her  age 

From  death  a  rest  no  age  is  free 
Young  children  too  may  die 


In  Memory  of 

MARTIN 

son  of  Mr.  Thos.  Whiting 
and  Mrs.  Rachel  his  wife 
he  died  October  the  i8th 

in  the 2nd  year  of  his  age 

"  Death  like  an  overflowing  stream 
Sweep's  us  away  our  lifes  a  dream 
An  evening  tale  a  morning  flower 
Cast  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour  " 


JUSTUS  WHITING 

Tomb 


MRS.  LYDIA  WHITING 
1801 

"  Kind  Reader  pause  and  drop  a  tear 
Think  of  the  dust  which  slumbers  here 
And  when  you  read  the  fate  of  me 
Think  of  the  glass  which  runs  for  thee  " 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  THOMAS  WHITING  JR. 

died  Sept.  2  1805 
In  the  29th  year  of  his  age 

"  That  once  lov'd  form  now  cold  and 
dead 

Each  mournful  thought  employs 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  dead 

And  wither'd  all  her  joys 

Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time 
When  that  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime 
And  bloom  to  fade  no  more  " 


Sacred 

To  the  Memory  of 
MR.  WILLIAM  WHITING 

of  Hanover 

died  Mar.  29  1825 

Aged  63  yrs 

Peace  all  ye  sorrows  of  the  heart 

And  every  tear  be  dry 
The  Christian  ne'er  can  be  forlorn 

Who  views  his  Saviour  nigh 

Let  not  your  sorrows  rise  he  says 
Nor  be  your  souls  afraid 

Trust  in  your  God's  almighty  name 
And  trust  your  Saviours  aid 


Erected 

In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY  WHITING 

widow  of  Mr.  William  Whiting 

died  June  n  1826 

Aged  05  years 

Yes  we  must  follow  soon  we'll  glad  Obey 
When  a  few  suns  have  Rolled  their  cares 

away 
Tired  with  vain  life  we'll  close  the  willing 

Eye 
Tis  the  great  birthright  of  man  ind  to  die 


300 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  ABEL  WHITING 

died  Jan.  24  1822 
In  the  yoth  year  of  his  age 


In  Memory  of 

MR.  LEWIS  T.  WHITING 

died  Sept.  25  1826 

aged  23  yrs 

"  Sweet  youth   alike   to   friends  and 

strangers  dear 

O'er  thy  green  turf  will  drop  the  ten- 
der tear 
In  vain  thy  soul  was  bright,  thy  bosom 

kind 
In  vain  the  tears  of  those  thou  leavst 

behind 
Cold   is  thy  form  and  dark  thy  lone 

abode 
Yet  thou  but  tread'st   the  vale    thou 

Saviour  trod 
With  Him  fond  hope  again  beholds 

thee  rise 
From  transient  earth  to  the  superior 

skies" 


In  Memory  of 
MRS.  SARAH  C.  WHITING 
wife  of  Mr.  Oran  Whiting 

died  Feb.  20  1827 

In  the  23d  year  of  her  age 

Also  Their  Daugh. 

SARAH  ANN 

died  Sept.  28  1826 

-55  i  year 

Mourn  not  for  me  my  work  is  done 
The  combat  is  oe'r  the  prize  is  won 
And  now  my  mansion  is  above 
Where  all  is  life  and  peace  and  love 

I  left  the  world  without  a  tear 
Save  for  the  friends  I  loved  so  dear 
To  sooth  their  sorrows  Lord  descend 
And  be  their  everlasting  friend 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  BETSEY  WHITING 

wife  of  Mr.  William  Whiting 

Died  Mar.  17  1829 

Aged  58  years 

Come  my  dear  children  come  behold 
This  stone  of  life  the  final  goal 
Approach  it  in  your  mothers  tomb 
The  place  where  you  mutt  shortly 

come 

I  warn  you  all  for  death  prepare 
And  make  your  souls  your  greatest 

care 

Death  soon  will  come  &  you  must  go 
If  not  prepared  to  endless  woe 


PYAM  WILSON  son  of 

Pyam  C.  &  Sarah  D.  Whiting 

died  Feb.  nth  1833 

aged  7  mo's 

Welcome  dear  babe  to  Jesus  Breast 
For  ever  there  in  joy  to  Rest 
Welcome  to  Jesus  courts  above 
To  sing  the  great  Redeeming  Love 


The  grave  of 

SIMEON  son  of 

Mr.  William  &  Mrs.  Cynthia 

Whiting 

died  March  4  1839 
Aged  7  months 

Ere  sin  could  blight  or  sorrow  fade 
death  came  with  friendly  care 

The  Opening  bud  to  heaven  convyd 
And  bade  it  blossom  there 


SOIANUS  W.  son  of 
Gilman  C.  &  Diantha  Whiting 

Died  July  2  1839 
aged  2  yrs  &  9  ms 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


301 


To  the  Memory  of 

Miss  SARAH  MERITT 

daugh.  of  Mr.  Homer  & 

Mrs.  Hannah  Whiting 

died  April  n  1835 

Aged  21  years 


LUCY 

daughter  of  Caleb  Whiting 

died  June  15  1840 

^49 


MARY  dau.  of 

Sylvanus  &  Lucy  Whiting 

died  Dec.  9  1846 

aged  i  mo  10  ds 

"  Sleep  sleep  thou  dear  departed  Mary 
Parents  tears  will  wet  thy  sod 

Early  flowers  will  deck  thy  grave 
While  angels  bear  thee  home  to  God 


CALEB  WHITING 

Died  May  20  1848 

aged  86  years 


ABEL  H. 
son  of  Oran  &  Mary  Whiting 

Died  Oct.  9  1842 
aged  i  year  &  2  mos 


SUSAN  G. 

wife  of  Caleb  Whiting 
Died  Nov.  25  1842 

^77 


In  Memory  of 

PYAM  C.  WHITING 

died  Aug.  12  1845 

aged  34  years  i  mo  14  dys 

Cease  ye  mourners  cease  to  languish 

Oer  the  Grave  of  those  you  love 
Pain  and  death  and  might  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above 


MARY 

wife  of  Caleb  Whiting 

died  Sept.  i  1850 

M  45  y'rs 


In  Memory  of 

PRISCILLA 

wife  of  Abel  Whiting 
who  died  Jan.  15  1851 

aged  gi  years 

Father  I  give  my  spirit  up 
And  trust  it  in  thy  hands 

My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope 
And  rise  at  thy  command 


TRYPHENA 
Wife  of  Homer  Whiting 

Died  Nov.  7   1851 
JE  89  yra  6  mos  &  10  Days 

Mother  forgive  forgive  thy  children 

dear 
Why  mourn  thy  exit  from  a  world 

like  this 
Forgive  the  wish   that  would  have 

kept  thee  here 

And  staid  thy  progress  to  the  land 
of  bliss 


In  Memory  of 
HOMER  WHITING 
who  died  Feb.  5  1854 
aged  68  years  &  6  mos 


302 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


HANNAH  M. 
Daughter  of  Oilman  C.  & 

Diantha  Whiting 

Died  Sept.  27  1852 

age  17 


M.  ELETTA  dau.  of 
Lewis  &  Mary  B.  Whiting 

died  July  8  1856 

aged  ii  mos  i  day 

"  We  loved  thee  fondly  &  thy  smile 

All  innocence  repaid  our  love 

But  oh  thy  soul  too  free  from  guile 

For  earth  God  called  above  " 


MARY 

wife  of  Oran  Whiting 

Died  March  i  1857 

aged  51  years  &  3  mos 


SYLVANUS  WHITING 

died  Feby  n  1859 

aged  51  years 

"  Beloved  companion  though  lost  from 

earth 
In  memory  thou  art  with  me  still" 


ALBERT  son  of 
Oran  &  Mary  Whiting 

died  Oct.  12  1859 
aged  13  yrs  6  mos  18  dys 


ABEL  H.  son  of 
Oran  &  Mary  Whiting 

died  July  19  1863 
aged  20  years  &  5  days 


IDA  daughter  of 
Lucius  A.  &  Lydia  M.  Whiting 
died  Aug.  9  1863 
aged  4  yrs  8  mos 
Ida  farewell  we  give  thee  up 
Our  Father  calls  thee  home 
That  Saviour  folds  you  in  his  arms 
Who  said  to  children  come 


ORAN  WHITING 

Died  Oct.  23  1866 

aged  65  years 


CALEB  WHITING 

Died  Feb.  i  1867 

Aged  67  years 


CYNTHIA 

wife  of  William  Whiting 
died  Sept.  9  1868 
aged  60  yrs  6  mos 

Lo  where  the  silent  marble  weeps 
A  friend  a  wife  a  mother  sleeps 
A  heart  within  whose  sacred  cell 
The  peaceful  virtues  love  to  dwell 


LILY  BELLE 
only  child  of 

Anson  &  Cynthia  Whiting 

Died  July  8  1870 

JE  ii  mos 

How  hard  is  parting 
How  slow  the  submission 
When  our  birdling  has  flown 
From  the  tender  home  nest 
And  yet  there  is  cheer  in  the  hope 

that  is  whispered  Our  habr  has  gone 

to  the  clime  of  the  blest 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


303 


DESIRE 
wife  of  Jared  Whiting 

Died  Aug.  3  1872 
Aged  60  yrs  3  mos  28  ds 


ELLA  E.  dau.  of 

Walter  W.  &  Sarah  J.  Wardrobe 

died  Feb.  2  1874 

aged  25  yrs  22  ds 

"  Safe  in  the  tearless  land  " 


ANNA 

Wife  of  Caleb  Whiting  & 
Daughter  of  Gideon  &  Sarah 

Studley 

Died  March  20  1874 
Aged  63  yrs  7  mos  22  d's 


Mother 

SALLY  CURTIS  WHITING 

died  Sept.  loth  1874 

75  years 

Father 

EZRA  WHITING 

died  Oct.  3  1831 

31  years 


EVA  M.  Dau.  of 
Lucius  A.  &  Lydia  M.  Whiting 
Died  Sept.  »o  1874 
aged  3  mos  27  d's 


LYDIA  M. 

wife  of  Lucius  A.  Whiting 
Died  May  26  1874 

Aged  38  y'rs 
She  hath  done  what  she  could 


JOHN  B.  WHITING 
Mch.  24  1848 
Aug.  8  1875 
We  have  no  home  but  heaven  " 


JARED  WHITIXG 

Died  Sept.  6  1876 

Aged  72  years  4  mos  21  ds 


VESTA  L. 

wife  of  Benjamin  F.  Wood 
died  April  8  1878 
aged  26  yrs  6  mos 


HENRY  W.  WHITING 

Co.  G.  i8th  Mass.  Vol. 

Co.  H.  32nd  Reg.  Inf. 

Born  July  28th  1843 

Died  Oct.  14  1879 


In  Memory  of 

MARY  Dau.  of 

William  &  Cynthia  Whiting 

Born  April  ia  1847 

Died  July  17  1881 


JOSEPH  WASHINGTON 

born  in  North  Carolina  a  SLAVE 

died  in  Massachusetts  FREE 

1857—1881 
"The  reward  of  the  faithful  is  certain" 


WILLIAM  WHITING 
Died  June  30  1886 
Aged  75  yrs  4  mos 


304 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


MARY  W.   (ESTES) 

wife  of  John  B.  Whiting 

Feby  7th  1849 

Jany  9  1882 

"Oh  for  the  touch  of  a  vanished  hand, 
and  the  sound  of  a  voice  that  is  still  " 


SARAH  D. 
wife  of  Pyam  C.  Whiting 

died  July  5th  1882 
aged  70  years  3  mo's  6  dys 


ROSETTAH 
Wife  of  William  A.  Whiting 

Died  May  9  1887 
•&  37  yrs  7  mos  10  ds 


SALLIE  B. 

wife  of  Lucius  C.  Whiting 
Died  June  2d  1887 
Aged  55  yrs  8  mos 


DIANTHA  STODDARD 

Wife  of  Oilman  C.  Whiting 

Nov.  i  1804 

Sept.  6  i8g4 

Gone  from  home  but 
Not  from  Our  Hearts 


DIANTHA  S.  WHITING 

Sept.  27  1830 

Oct.  12  1890 

At  Rest 


OILMAN  C.  WHITING 

Feb.  1 6  1800 

"      2  1892 


In  Memory  of 
MR.  ISAAC  WILDER 
died  March  30  1818 

Et  41  yrs 

Peace  to  the  mournfull  spot 
Where  hid  my  ashes  lies 
I  ask  no  monumental  praise 
Over  this  dust  to  rise 

Of  you  I  claim  no  tear 

Weep  for  yourselves  my  friends 
The  sigh  of  penitence  secures 

Rapture  that  never  ends 


In  Memory  of 

Caleb 

son  of  Isaac  &  Ruth  Wilder 

died  May  22d  1818 

aged  17  mo's 

Here  lief  an  infant.  No  his  dregs  lie  here 
his  better  part  the  earth  could  not 

confine 
weep  not  ye  friends  his  dust  shall 

reappear 

we  trust  well  known  and  in  a  form 
divine 


H.  WM.  WHITING  JR. 
Born  Nov.  24  1873 
Died  Sept.  12  1894 
Gone  when  his  life  was  Brightest 
From  us  who  loved  him  so  dear 
Our  burdens  were  always  Brighter 

When  his  cheerfull  Presence  was  Here 


In  Memory  of 
MB.  JOHN  WILDER 
died  Dec.  18  1828 

aged  41  years 
Departed  saint  thy  conflict  o'er 

blissfull  thy  spirit  flies 
in  peace  we  trust  thy  ashes  rests 
destined  in  joy  to  rise 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


305 


In  Memory  of 

Miss  HANNAH  B.  WILDER 

died  Nov.  n  1829 

aged  22  years 

Nor  pain  nor  grief  nor  anxious  fear 
invade  the  tomb  No  mortal  woes 
can  reach  the  lonely  sleeper  here 

while  angels  watch  the  soft  repose 
so  Jesus  slept  —  God's  dying  son 
passed  thro"  the  grave,  and  blessed 

the  bed 

Rest  here  dear  saint  till  from  her  throne 
the  morning  break  and  pierce  the 
shade 


JOSEPH  E.  WILDER 

Q.  M.  Sergt.jist  Mass.  Vol. 

KILLED  IN  ACTION  AT  SA 

BINE  CROSS  ROADS  LA. 

April  8  1864 

Aged  25  yrs 

Student  at  Amherst  College 
Enlisted  in  his  Countrys 

Service  Nov.  1861 
Reenlisted  Feb.  1864 


MRS.  RUTH  WILDER 

died  Jan.  u  1867 
aged  88  yrs  3  mos 
Rest  weary  one 

lie  down  to  slumber  in  the  peaceful  tomb 
light  from  above  hath  broken  through  its 

gloom 

here  in  the  place  where  once  the  Savior  lay 
where  he  shall  make  the  on  a  future  day 
like  a  tired  child  upon  its  mother's  breast 
Rest  spirit  Rest 


LUCINDA  E.  WILDER 

Died  Aug.  2  1871 

jJEt  30  yrs 

Oh  sacred  hope,  O  blissful  hope 
Which  Jesus's  grace  has  given 

The  hope  when  days  and  years  are  past 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven 


JOSEPH  C.  WILDER 
June  13  1815 
July  19  1872 

PRISCILLA  his  wife 

May  i8th  1813 

Oct.  26  1880 


LUCINDA 

Wife  of  Isaac  M.  Wilder 
Died  April  25  1876 
Aged  71  yrs  n  ds 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God 

Fair  spirit  rest  thee  now 
Even  while  with  us  thy  footsteps  trod 

His  seal  was  on  thy  brow 

Dust  to  its  narrow  hours  beneath 

Soar  to  its  place  on  high 
They  that  have  seen  thy  looks  in  death 

No  more  may  fear  to  die 


ISAAC  WILDER 

Died  Sept.  i  1878 

Aged  43  yrs  9  mos  17  ds 

Gone  to  the  land  of  peace 

Gone  where  the  tempest  hath  no  longer 

sway 
And  the  shadows  pass  from  the  soul 

away 
And  sounds  of  weeping  cease 


MATTIE  C.  WILDER 

Oct.— 1877 

Oct.— 1883 

We  miss  you  at  home 


306 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


ISAAC  M.  WILDER 
Died  July  i  1879 

Aged  74  yrs 

There  remaineth  therefore  a  rest 

to  the  people  of  God.  Heb.  IV.  9 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  death 

neither  sorrow  nor  crying  neither  shall 

there  be  any  more  pain  for  the  former 

things  are  passed  away     Rev.  XXI.  4 


NETTIE  L. 

wife  of  John  C.  Wilder 

died  July  4  1885 

aged  21  yrs  6  mos 

"  Rest  in  Hope  " 


FORREST  L. 

son  of  N.  L.  &  J.  C.  Wilder 

Died  Nov.  27  1885 

Aged  5  mos  5  d's 

Our  Darling 


JOHN  CALVIN 
SARAH  ELIZABETH 

SARAH  H. 

wife  of  John  C.  Wilder 
Died  April  1888 

Aged  78  yrs 
JOHN  C.  WILDER 
Died  Mar.  15  1855 
Aged  44  yrs  8  mos 
SARAH  ELIZABETH 
Died  Sept.  28  1836 

.ZEt  5  mos 

JOHN  CALVIN 

Died  Mar.  17  1840 

^Et  2  yrs  7  mos 

We  shall  go  to  them  but  they  shall 
not  return  to  us 


JOHN  C.  WILDER 

Died  Oct.  24  1891 

Aged  29  yrs  8  Mos 

Reunited 


In  Memory  of 

MRS.  MARY  S. 

wife  of  Mr.  Horatio  C.  Williams 

died  June  5th  1842 
in  the  29  year  of  her  age 

also  their  Dau' 
died  June  ist  1842 

The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey 
Nor  be  the  Heavenly  warning  vain 

Which  call  to  watch  and  Pray 
Great  God  thy  saving  grace  impart 

With  cleansing  healing  power 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 

For  death's  surprising  hour 


In  Memory  of 

MARY  WILLIAMS 

daugh.  of  Caleb  Whiting  Jr. 

&  Mary  his  wife 

died  Sept.  25  1843 

aged  14  years  &  6  months 

Dear  as  thou  vvert  and  justly  dear 
We  cant  suppress  the  falling  tear 
But  when  a  few  more  days  are  oer 
We  hope  to  meet  to  part  no  more 


ELIZA  D. 

dau.  of  Daniel  &  Ruth  D.  Willis 

Died  April  12  1842 

aged  7  mos  10  ds 

Sleep,  Sleep  thou  dear  Departed  Child 
Parents  tears  will  wet  thy  sod 

Early  flowers  will  deck  thy  grave 

While  angels  bear  thee  Home  to  God 


CEMETERY   RECORDS. 


307 


FERRIN  WILLIS 
Co.  F.  ist.  Mass.  H.  A. 


DANIEL  F. 

son  of  Daniel  &  Ruth  D.  Willis 
Died  Nov.  28  1851 

aged  8  years 
Thy  father  will  miss  thee 

His  pride  and  his  joy 
Thy  mother  will  mourn 

For  her  dear  dead  Boy 
Thy  Brother  thy  only  one 

Lone  will  he  be 
While  thy  sweet  infant  sister 
Will  murmur  of  thee 


Father  &  Mother 

reverse 

DANIEL  WILLIS 
Born  Oct.  8  1820 
Died  June  12  1890 
RUTH  D.  WILLIS 
Born  Apr,  7  1824 
Died  June  26  1894 


ELIJAH  WING 

died  Sept.  30  1840 

aged  66  years 

Great  God 

Let  man  that  is  formed  of  dust  praise 
thee  for  in  thy  almighty  power  and  in- 
finite goodness  rest  the  immortality  Hap- 
piness and  onward  Progress  of  all  man- 
kind in  eternal  march  of  ages 

God  Eternal 

Let  all  things  be  made  to  praise  thee 
let  the  marble  from  Quarry  praise  thee 
for  at  thy  command  every  atom  of  its 
dust  would  become  living  man 


Of,) 

CHARLES  WINSLOW 

Died  Aug.  8  1891 

Aged  88  yrs  2  mos  22  days 

HENRY  WRIGHT 

Died  Jan.  14  1887 

Aged  55  years 


RUTH  D. 

wife  of  Warren  Wright 
died  Aug.  aSth  1861 

Aged  48  years 
Jesus  lover  of  my  soul 
let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly 


MARTHA  E. 

wife  of  Warren  T.  Wright 
Died  Oct.  22d  1893 

My  Beulah  Land 


WARREN  WRIGHT 

died  May  nth  1894 

aged  84  years  9  months 

Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in 

the  Lord 


MARY  B. 

wife  of  Lewis  Whiting  & 

dau.  of  Abner  &  Mary  Wood 

died  Mch.  4  1857 

aged  21  yrs  7  mos 

"  Happy  soul  thy  days  are  ended 

All  thy  mourning  days  below 
Go  by  angel  guards  attended 
To  the  arms  of  Jesus  go" 


308 


CEMETERY    RECORDS. 


MARY 

wife  of  Abner  Wood 

died  Jan.  12  1859 

aged  57  yrs  7  mos  6  ds 

"  Her  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpets  joyful  sound 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  sur- 
prise 
And  in  her  Saviour's  image  rise  " 


CHARLES  ROBERT 
son  of  Abner  &  Mary  Wood 

died  Jan.  10  1863 
aged  14  yrs  7  mos  29  ds 

' '  While  young  to  God  he  gave  his  heart 

Above  his  treasures  lay 
May  we  like  Charlie  choose  the  part 

Death  cannot  take  away  " 


Here  Lies  the  Body  of 

CAPT.  JOHN  YOUNG 

Who  Died  June  the  gth  1781 

in  ye  515!  year  of  His  Age 


ABNER  WOOD 

died  Apl.  8  1881 

aged  79  yrs  6  mos  10  ds 

He  has  gone  to  his  rest  with  his  loved 

ones 

His  trials  and  troubles  are  done 
His  glorified  spirit  is  happy 

He  has  fought  the  good  fight  and 
he's  won 


Erected 

In  Memory  of 

MR.  JOHN  YOUNG 

who  died  Sept.  n  1828 

in  the  6sth  year  of  his  age 

Also 

MRS.  RUTH  his  wife 

who  died  June  4  1835 

in  the  67th  year  of  her  age 

They  that  die  in  Jesus  &  are  blessed 
How  sweet  their  slumbers  are 

From  suffering  &  from  pain  released 
And  freed  from  every  snare 


INDEX. 


[FOR   NAMES  OF  PLACES   SEE   END   OF  THIS   INDEX.] 


Abbe, 

Abbott, 

Adams, 

Aiken,         .... 

AUlen,     26,  48,  93, 116, 148, 

Allen,  29,  33,  34,  48,  49,  50, 

214,  215,  231,-23-J 
Ambrose,    .... 

Andrews 

AIIMHI 

Appleton 

Arnold,        .... 
Atherton,  77,  96,  144,  145, 

160,  152,  198,  201,  203 
Austin,        .... 


40 
274 

97, 101, 162,  214 
42,  44 
Ki7,  177 
51, 118, 

156 
282 

154,  302 
11,62 
1,  22,  24 
146,  148, 

100,  202 


Babcock,     ....  39 

Bachelor,  )  ion  io.>  iwo  one  on- 
Batcheldor,  j  12°-  U8' 182'  20«'  20' 
22,  35,  59,  60,  63,  70,  71,  76, 
79,  8'),  90,  91,  93,  95,  96,  97, 
9S.  !»9,  100,  101,  102,  103, 
106,  107,  108,  109,  110,  111, 
112,  113,  114,  116,  117,  118, 
119,  120,  121,  122,  126,  128, 
131,  137,  138,  139,  140, 141, 


Bailey, 
Baily, 


Bayley, 
Bayly, 


,        ,        ,        ,        ,        , 
148,  144,  145,  146,  147,  148, 


,        ,        ,        ,        ,        , 
I  149,  154,  155,  159,  160,  168, 
181,  182,  183,  185,  186,  187, 
188,  189,  190,  191,  192,  194, 
lie,,  19K,  198,  199,  200,  201, 
202.  -206,  207,  209,  215,  216, 
'-'17,  218,  285 
Baker,  74,  93,  98,  104,  106,  120,  122, 

154,  161,  161) 

Baldwin,  3,  7,  8,  9,  61,  62,  74,  78,  79, 
99,  100,  136,  137.  138,  140,  142,  144, 
146,  149,  151,  189,  193,  195,  196, 
197,  218 

Barden,      .        90,134,159,163,183 
Barker,  64,  82,  84,  90,  97,  '.i>.   101, 
10»,  106,  108,  112,  132,  136,  151, 
165,  158,  158,  159,  160,  180,  182, 
184,  186,  188,  200,  201,  212,  218 

Barnes,;  43,61,62,90,96,148 

Barns,   I 

Baron,  .... 

Barrel,  .        .       .        .    106,209 

Barry,  •        •        •     3,12,14,51 


PAGE 

Barstow,  3,  6,  16,  17,  23,  25,  27,  28, 

46,  49,  58,  59,  63,  65,  G6,  67,  68,  69, 
70,  71,  74,  77,  78,  80,  81,  82,  84,  87, 
88,  89,  90,  92,  93,  95,  99,  100,  101, 
102,  103,  104,  105,  106,  108,  109, 

110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115,  117, 

118,  119,  120,  121,  122,  123,  124, 
125,  126,  127,  128,  129,  130,  131, 
133,  134,  135,  136,  137,  138,  139, 

142,  146,  147,  149,  152,  153,  154, 
155,  156,  157,  158.  159,  160,  162, 
165,  166,  170,  174,  179,  180,  181, 
182,  184,  187,  188,  189,  193,  196, 
201,  203,  204,  207,  208,  209,  210, 
211,  212,  213,  218,  219,  220,  221, 
222,  234,  293,  21)7 

Bartlett  .....          164 
Bass,  4,  5,  6,  7,  11,  15,  25,  27,  35.  39, 

47,  65,  67,  69,  66,  66,  67,  70,  74, 
75,  76,  79.  80,  81.  83,  91,  100,  101, 
102,  103,  107,  109,  114,  115,  118, 

119,  123,  141,  142,  144,  146,  148, 
150,  151,  156,  157,  158,  169,  160, 
161,  162,  163,  168,  170,  171,  173, 
175,  176,  177,  179,  180,  187,  191, 
198,  203,  205,  210,  211,  212,  222, 
223,224 

Basset,        ....          124 

Bates,  58,  63,  65,  71,  73,  74,  75,  76, 

77,  80,  82,  83,  84,  87,  88,  89,  92, 

93,  94,  95,  96,  98,  100,  101,  103, 

104,  105,  106,  107,  108,  109,  110, 

111,  112,  113,  114,  118,  120,  122, 
123,  126,  126,  128,  129,  130,  132, 
133,  134,  137,  138,  140,  141,  142, 

143,  144,  147,  148,  149,  151,  152, 
163,  154,  166,  157,  159,  161,  162, 
163,  172,  174,  181,  182,  184,  186, 
188,  190,  191.  192,  193,  194,  195 
196,  197,  198,  199,  200,  201,  202, 
203,  204,  205,  206,  207,  208,  210, 
211,  213,  224,  225,  226,  227,  228 

Beal,    .        .        .106,  228,  229,  296 


•  •       G3,  10°.  15B.  1&6 
Bean,'  .....          229 
Belcher,      80.  140,  166,  164,  202,  229 
Benner,       ....  229 
Bennett,  J  00 
Bennit,     1  ' 

Benton  .....  232 

•  93»  139>  141>  M1>  282 


Besse, 
Bicknall,  I 
Bicknell,  f 
Bilhah, 
Billings,      . 
Bird,     . 
Bisbee, 


PAGE 

164 

.       16,96 

88,  91,  187 
229 
17 
2,  187,  229 


Bishop,        .  .  .        .     95,  106 

Blanchard,  .  .       .   115, 160 

Bonney, »  QQ  107  oat  <MQ 

Bonny,   J    '  •  99,197,281,232 

Booe 193 

Booth, 201 

Borden 87 

Bosby 187 

Bourn,  I  1,  71,  110,  112,  121, 122, 
Bonrne,  )  167, 182 

Bowditch 55 

Bowen,        ....  167 

Bowers  '£32 

Bowker,  78,' 95,  96, 147, 148, 150, 162, 

194 

Bowman,  .  .  .  85, 106,  174 
Bozzard,  ....  191 
Bradbury,  76,  78,  82,  94, 99, 114. 123, 

141,  143,  145,  146,  148,  149,  151, 

158, 163,  179,  194,  210 
Bradford,   .       .       .     29,211,268 
Brainerd     .       .        .        .     39,  163 
Bray,  73,  89.  93,  115,  123,  126,  129, 

130, 132, 133, 136,  167,  186 

Brett 229 

Brewster,  .  .  .  63, 98, 152 
Brigps.  63.  82,  98,  99.  148.  150,  152. 

153,  156,  190    193,  198,  197,  198, 


201,  202,  204 


229,230 
Brigham, 
Brimhall, 
Brtsco, 
Bristol. 
Briton, 


205,  207,  208,  209, 


.  26,  161, 162 
95 
89 

.        .    199,201 
128   184 

Brooke,  17,  63,  66,  66,' 67,  68,  69*,  75, 
80.  100,  101,  102,  103,  105,  128, 
130,  132,  144,  146,  148,  150,  152, 
163,  187,  198,  200,  206,  208,  209, 
230,  231,  252 

Brown 122 

Bryant,  75,  76,  87,  88,  89,  91,  94, 131, 
141,  143,  146,  147,  149,  180,  190, 
191,  192 

Buck,  2,  3,  5,  65,  67,  70,  89,  108,  109, 
117,  119,  120,  135 


3io 


INDEX. 


PAGE 

Buker,  88,  89,  90,  108,  109,  111,  133, 
179, 180, 185 


Bullard, 

Bunker, 

Bunting, 

Burden,  I 

Burdin,  ) 

Burgess. 

Burrell, 

Burt,    . 

Burton, 

Butler, 

Byfleld, 


Cain,    I 

Cane,  ) 

Capron, 

Carey,  1 

Cary,   J 

Carrell, 

Caryl, 

Carroll, 

Carver, 

Caswell, 


I 


39 
94 

119 

87,  99,  108,  139 

.  164,239 
206 
232 

.      24,  2?6 

.     106,  166.  287 

6,  59 


89, 180, 181, 184 

105 

85,  89, 166,  232 

142, 146, 183,  236 


Chamberlain, 
Chauiberlin, 


Chandler, 
Chapin, 


29,  95,  163,  211 

.         .J,96  101,150  194 

Chaddock,  14.  15.  64, 69.  81, 104, 159, 
160,  169,  205,  207.  236 

31,  36,  42,  45, 46,  47, 
63,  65,  66.  67.  68,  79, 
80,  83  85.  98,  100, 
106,  153,  156,  156, 
167,  158,  1B1,  162, 
163,  165,  173,  176, 
177,  178,  196,  203, 
211,  282,  233 

.    114,  123 

«.._,        .        .        .    15,16.20.21 

Chapman,  35,  66,  76,  94,  112,   114, 

141,206 

Chauncey,          ...  152 

Checkley,  ...  57 

Chester,       ....  233 

Chubbuck.  .        .  95 

Church,  14,  27.  39.  40,  41,  42,  43,  44, 

45,  46, 47,  49,  65,  H6,  75,  76,  80,  82, 

83, 84,  85,  93.  94.  97,  101,  128, 141, 

142.  146,  154,  156,  157,  158,  159, 

160,  161,  162,  163,  164,  171,  172, 

175.  187,  193,  200,  207,  211,  234, 

235,  2b2,  287 

Clapp,         .  3,  65,  68,  75.  81,  144.  160 
(39,  63,  77,  80,83.  85,  89,  93, 
94,  95,  96,  99,  101,  102,  103, 
Clark,       104,  105, 113, 114, 127,  128, 
Clarke,  {  129, 132,:136, 144,  156,  159, 
161,  164,  168. 174,  186,  190, 
1%,  202,  206,  207,  208,  209, 
,235,236. 

Clay,    -        .        .   111,121,196,  206 
Clayton,      ....  293 

Coats, 166 

Cobb,   .        .      131, 132,  185,  186,  211 
Cochran,      ....  105 

Colburn 69 

Cole 96,  236 

Collamore,          .  72,  88, 94, 127, 131 

Collier 96 

Column,       ....  28 

Conner 89,90 

Conueway,  *  „„  <M 

Conoway.    J       '       '       '       89>  9%J 

Cook,  1,  23,  24, 26.  27,  31,  34,  36,  36, 

37,  39,  40, 41 ,  42. 43,  44, 45,  46, 61, 


PAGE 

82,  106,  161,  162,  165,   170,   171, 

172,  175,  177,  178,  212,  213 

Cooms,         ....  101 

Cooper,        ....    208,  236 

Copeland,  83.  84.  99,  139,  156,  168, 

162, 163,  174,  206 

Corbin,        .        .        .      85,166  236 
Cornish,  107, 108,  110, 112,  114    118, 
121,  12-',  124,  128,  180,  181,  183, 
184,  186,  187 

Corthell,  I  77.  90.  95    144.  150,  194, 
Cotherel.  ,  198,  201,  202,  207 
Cozeno,       .  100 

Crane 15.  3* 

Crocker,      .        .        .    214, 236, 237 
Crooker,      .        .      94, 104, 182,  Ife3 
Crosby,       .     112, 113, 122,  123,  124 
Cudworth,  .        .    31,  48,  93,  96,  237 
3,  4,  8,  60.  63,  65,  66,  67, 
68,71,72,73,74,75,76,77, 
78,  79,  80, 81,  88, 89.  90,  91, 
92.93,94.95,96  97  98  99 
100,  101,102,  103,  104,105, 
106,108,  109,  110,  111,112, 
J13,  114, 115,  117,118,119, 
120,121, 122,  12*.  124.  125, 
.  126, 127,  12X,  129,  180.  131, 
Curtis,    f  132,  133, 134,  i:-t5, 1*6,  137, 
CurtiBB,  \  138, 139, 140, 141,  142, 14», 
144,  145,146,  147,148,  149. 
160,  161. 152,  153, 154,  155. 
156,  167. 158, 162.  IKS,  180, 
181.182,183.184,185,188, 
187,  18»,  183,  190,  192,  193, 
194,  19.j,l'.:6,  107   198,199, 
200,  201,202,  203,  204,  205. 
206,  207,208,  209.  237.  238, 
1239,240.241,  203 
Gushing  2.  3,  4,  5,  6,  7, 28  55,  57, 58, 
69   82,  1 0,  95,  98, 99  100,  101,  102, 
108,  109,  111.  112,  114,  118,  119, 
121,  122,  156,  144,  153,  1.15.  157, 
160,  168,  179,  181.  188,  194,  197, 
200.  241,  259 
Cutler,          .        .        34,  44,  220, 241 

D 

Dame,          ....  242 

Damon,  31,  72,  85,  88.  96,  97,  102, 

103,  104,  105,  106,  127,  130,  158, 

166,  174,  207,  208,  242,  243 

Darling,      ....  106 

Davenport,         .        .        .    106, 243 

Davis 149 

Dawe,    ?82,  99,  103,  160,  169,  205, 
Dawes,  5  243 

Day, 159 

Dean,          .       .      .       .33,178 

Delano,  77,  143,  144,  147,  148,  166, 

188, 192,  193,  243 

Dexter,        ....  293 

DiUingham,  87.  88,  97,  106, 108, 109, 

110,  111,  112,  114,  128,  179,  180, 

201 

Dilly, 181 

Dodge,  ,      .  61 

Doggett,      ....  188 

Donald,  ) 

Dunnell,  S  .        .    204,205,206 

Donnell, ) 

Dunham,     ....  90 

Doten 208 

Dowse,        ....          140 


PAGE 

Dowty,        ....    140,141 

Dryden,      ....    K>4, 260 

Dun  bar,      ...        79,  94, 105 

Duncan,  25,  26,  27,  29,  30,  31,  32,  33, 

38,  41,  46,  88,  84,  85,163, 174, 178, 

210,  211,  246,  286 

Dunning 1R2 

'3,  14,49,  65,74,80,  81.82, 
83.84,93.99, 102, 104, 139, 
,  140, 141. 142, 144,146, 148, 
Dwelley,;  IK  16);  ]S7  ir>8j  159j  160 

D  welly,  I  162)  169, 179.J180, 181,  196, 
197, 205, 20*.  210, 212,  244, 
245,  246,  21H 

D  vj-ight 2 

Dyer,        31,  35,  36,  85, 166,  246,  247 


Eames 90 

Eastman,     .        .        .        .     80, 168 

Eddy,    77,  95, 143, 144,  146,  i:.l.  155 

Edwards,  .        .      44,  104.  208 

EelK  5,  35.  56,  57,  63,  75,  76,  79,  80, 

81,  82.  83,  84,  85,  92,  94,  97,  99, 

100,  101,  102,  103,  104,  105,  106, 

109,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115,  116, 

117,  118,  119,  121,  122,  123,  129, 

130,  136,  137,  139,  140,  141,  J42, 

143,  145,  147,  148,  149,  151,  154, 

155,  156,  158,  169,  160,  161.   162. 

163,  164,  165,  174,  181,  189,  197, 

102,  205,  206,  207,  209,  211,  220, 

222,  242,  246,  247 

Ekiugs,        ,  92 

Eldon,  ....    165,297 

Elliott,          ....    165,  235 

Ellis,  99,  102,  103,  106, 163,  166,  186, 

187,  191,  200,  204,  206,  208,  246, 

247,  248 

Ellms, 104 

Elmer,    I  ,,  Q  10 

Klmore.  f  '        '        '    108>15 

Emerson,    ....  21 

Emery 1C4,  254 

Estes,  4(5,  83. 102, 103,  105,  106.  107, 
108,  109,  111,  113,  162,  Ifi5,  178, 
179,  180,  182,  183,  184,  185,  197, 
199,  201.  204,  206,  207,  20S,  209, 
249,  250,  304 

Eustice 97 

Evereon,     ....  250 

Everett,       .     231,  261,  252,  260,  274 
Kwell,          .        .       75,149,108,248 


Fail-field,    . 

Farrar, 

Farron, 

Farrow,       .        .        . 

Felton, 

Ferrin,        .       , 

Ferris, 

Ferry, 

Fessenden, 

Fillimore,  . 

Fiih,   .... 

Fiske,  .... 

Fitzgerald.  73,  74,94, 

184, 1S6,  l.-t, 
Fletcher,     . 
Fobes, 
Fogg 


125 

146, 153, 156 

104 

82 

269 

307 

89 

161 

58 

159 

.     103,  250 

35.39 

109,111,127, 

22 
247 

161 


INDEX. 


PAGE 

Folger '60,  215 

Folsom,       ....  218 

Ford,  29,  73,  89,  94,  108, 109, 110, 112, 

156.174,181,183,200,201 
Forrest,       .        .        .        .     91,  306 
Foster,  82,  !)5,  136, 168, 161, 185,207, 

220,  250 

Fox, 187 

Frank 87,188 

Franklin,  .     I(i4,  242,  268,  2*9 

Frasi-r,        ....  250 

Freeman,  34,  35,  33,  37,  38,  46,  48, 

85, 102, 165, 174,  175,  176 

French 260 

Frost, 164 

Fuller 44 

G 

Gannitt 20- 

f74,   77,   78,  93,  97,  100, 

Gardiner,    102-  105-  136>  138>  i39. 
SardiTer  N  1«,   W8,   149,  152,  160, 
1Cr>  I  192,  199,  209,  222,  241 
\250 

Garner 104 

Garnett,  .  141, 142, 144, 188,  20*; 
Garratt,  .  31,  85, 165,  174,  211 

Gay, 67,61 

George  1 2 

Gihl)S,          ....  92 

Gilbert,  78,  97,  105, 147, 14S,  150, 152, 
200,231,296 

Gllkie,  I  101   „„, 

Gilky.'f      ....    191,201 

Gill,  91,  99,  105,  126,  128,  129,  133, 

140,  298 

Gilman,  .  229,  284,  300,  302,  304 
Glass,  .  .  .  .  .  166 

Gold 91 

Gt.odrich,    ....  261 

Gould 91,  97 

Graham 97 

gjg;{         .        .        .        .106,206 

Greene.}  '  16,207,252,277,295 
Gregory  XIII.,  ...  52,  53 
Griffin,  ....  22 

i  75,  81,  89,  98,  99,  100,  102, 
(in>M-,  >  103,  lOfi,  114,  156,  158,  192, 
Gross,  >  197,  201,  204,  205,  209 
Gail  ford,  87,  88,  89,  113,   123,   125, 

in 

Gnrney,       ....    152,288 


Hale 162 

Hall,    ....      90,129,130 

Hallcck 165 

Handy 252 

ISSgi-        •      70.  "7, 186,  206 

Hanover,  Duke  of,   .  2 

Hanson,      ....  252 

Harden,   > 

Hardin,    [          .  91, 92,  94,  252,  253 

Harding,  * 

Harlan,        ....  233 

Harlow,  28,  163,  191,  192,  210,  211, 

246,253 
H:i:-  i-,        .          22,  88,196,110,253 


PAGE 

Harrison,    .        .        .        .    281, 2«5 

Harvey 164 

Hatch,  5,  41,  46.  55,  67  63.  65,  70,  71, 
74, 75, 76,  77,  81,  86.  87,  88.  93.  94. 
95,  97,  98,  100,  102,  103,  106,  108, 
109,  110,  111,  112,  113,  118,  119, 
120,  133,  135,  13i>.  137,  138,  139, 
141,  142,  143,  144,  145,  146,  148, 
150,  153,  154,  155,  156,  158,  159, 
160  166,  167.  174,  180,  183,  184, 
187,  189,  190,  192,  195,  201,  202, 
205,  206,  209,  211,  212  253 


Hathaway, 

Hatherly, 

Haviland, 

Hayes*, 

Hayford, 

Hefford, 

Hitford, 

Healy,  i 

Hely,    J       ' 

Henchman, 

Henderson, 

Henry, 

Hearsey, 


102 
.  134,  185 
.  221,293 
.  35,36.41,44 

35, 179, 190,  206 

.  103,159 

.  135,188 

.  253,254 

166 


255 


Hersey, 

Hervey  .....          247 

Hessord,     ....  90 

Hill,  62,  77.  87,  92,  93,  98    100,  113. 

118,  123,  126,  128,  131,  133,  143, 

190 

Hitchcock,  .  61,  62,  82.  97,  210 
Hobart,  11,  57,  79,  103,  153,  199,  256 
Hobbs  .....  H9 

Hoi  brook,  > 
Holbrooke,  5 
Hollis,  ....  255 

Holmes,  84,  100,  128.  144,  145,  1«4, 

169,  174,  187,  192,  254 
Homer,  87,  141,  153,  165,  160,  164. 
196,  199,  228,  2C3,  285,  298,  299, 
301 

Hopkins,     ....  4 

/2,  3,  7,  46,  71,  73,  74,  76, 
77,  84,  86,  88,89,91,  92,94, 
90,  97,  101,  107,  108,  109, 
110,  111,  112,  113,  114,  115, 
117,  118,  119,  121,122,  123, 
124,  125,  126,  127,  130,  132, 


House, 

Howes, 


, 
133,  134,  135.  136,  137,  138, 


139,  140,  141,  142,  144,  14V 
146,  147,  149,  151,  177,  182, 
183,  184,  186,  188.  180,  190, 
191,  192,  193.  194,197.  201, 
\204,  213,  247,  255,  256 
Howard.  .  .  106,  257,  274,  291 
Rowland,  42,  84,  92,  98,  140,  174,  183, 

256 

Hubbard,  I  „.   ORC 

Hubbart,  f          ...      91,256 
Humphrey,         .        .        .  256 

Hussey  .....  60 


Iris,  . 
Irvin,  . 
Irving, 


Jackson, 


256 

291 

.  253,262 


92, 


I'AGE 


f  66,  76,  81, 103, 139, 140, 142, 
Jacob,  !  143,  147,  156, 156, 157,  190, 
Jacobs. }  19.,  l*i,  193,  202,  204,  206, 

1.206,  208 

James,        ....          233 
Jenkins,  60,  72,  74, 100.103,128,129, 

130, 136,  137,  162,  186 
Jenks 168 


Jewett, 
Johnson, 
Jonas,  . 
Jones, . 


Josselynn, 
Joslyii, 
Josslyn, 
Joslynn, 


Joyce, 
Judd, 
Judson, 
Justice, 


168 

.  156,205,257 
.  91,  118. 184 
88, 100,  10U,  256,  257 
2.4,5,8.9,11,23.55,57, 
63,  66.  71,  73.  75, 16, 79, 
«0,  81,83,85,90,96,97, 
98,  99,101,102,103,105, 
106,  109,  110,  111,  114, 
115,  119,  120,  121,  123, 
126,  131,  132,  134,  136, 
136,  137,  139,  140.  141, 
143,  145,  146,  147,  149, 
152,  153,  154.  155,  157, 
158,  159,  163,  165,  1GC, 
179,  180,  181,  185,  187, 
189,  191,  193,  194,  195, 
197,  200,  202,  204,  208, 
211,  212,  257,  258,  259, 
1,260,  260,  V.-68 

75 

42.  83,  104,  165,  212,  260 
.  154,225 
.  70, 11T 


Kane, 
Keen,    I 
Keene,  ( 
Keith,  . 
Kellogg,      . 
Kennedy,    . 
Kent,    . 
Keoni  Kalua, 
King,    . 
Kingman,  . 
Kinsman,    . 


K 

.       89,  180, 181,  184 
88,  89,  101,  193,  260 

227 
297 
180 
100 
260 

33,  38, 174 

.     200,  201,  203 

150 


Ladd, 

Lambert,  70,  72, 
110,  111,  112, 
llii,  120,  121. 
128.  131,  144, 
183,  185,  18ti, 

Lane 

Lapham,     .. 

Larkum 

Latham 

Lawson,      .. 

Leach 


74,  88 

74,  77,  88.95,  108, 
113,  114,  117,  118, 
123,  124,  125,  126, 
146,  147,  167,  181, 
187,  189,  191 

84,161 

.  84,  166,  174 
261 
93 

..  187 

260 

•    1°M65,261 

88 


Leed  ...... 

Lenthal,   ( 

Lenthall,  j  68,  99,  104,  130,  139,  140, 

Lenthel,  }  158,  '202 

Lenthell,  I 

Lester  .....          261 

Lewis,  6,  28,  66,  57,   118,   123,  155, 

230 

Lincoln,        .      87,  101,  109,  119,  153 
Lindsey  .....     '.to,  261 


312 


INDEX. 


Lisle,   . 
Litchfleld, 
Little, 
Lloyd, 
Long,  . 
Longley, 
Loring, 
Love,  . 
Lovell,       I 
Lovewell,  J 
Lovis, . 
Low,    . 
Lowell, 
Lyman, 
Lyon,  . 


PAGE 

158 

.     3,10,11,178,261 

82,  97,  93,  210,  248,  293 

.    229,236,254 

2% 

104 

.     161,240,241,260 
87,108,  109,  112,  181 

162,  163,  164,  212,  261 

261 
.  131,  155, 180 

261 
.  163,  274,  292 

262 


M 


Maccarty 
Mackerdey, 
Macomber,  i 
Macumber,  J 
Macy, 


88 
70 

,  89,  101,  200,  262 
50 

.  201,262,263,298 
MaScpiece,  .  .  .  807 
,6,  58,  60,  62,  63,  70,  74,  78, 
81,  89,  90,  91,  93,  95,  96,  99, 
100,  102,  103,  105,  106,  107, 
108,  109,  110,  111,  117,  118, 
119,  120,  121,  125,  131,  132, 
134,  135,  136,  139,  140,  141, 


Man, 
Mann, 


Man  son, 
Marshal, 
Marshall, 


142,  144,  147,  148,  149,  150, 
152,  163,  156,  1.56,  157,  168, 
169,  180,  181,  183,  190,  191, 
193,  196,  197,  198,  203,  204, 
208,  209,  263,  264,  265,  266, 
"•267,  299 

80,  97,  156 
.    163,178 


Martin,  ) 

> ) 


Martmdale, 
McLauthlin, 
Meed 


22, 106, 161,  281 
23 
262 
161 

Mellen,  11, 12,  27,  62,  64,  66,  78,  79, 
98,  99,  100,  151,  160,  168,  203,  211 
Melvin,       ....  286 

Mcriam,  I  ~o  ...   1RU 

Miriam,  f  '        '      83,161,16! 

Merritt,  76,87,100,  106,107,109,111, 

138,  141,  160,  194,  301 
Miller,         .        .        .    103,157,158 
Mitchell,      ....  161 

(74,  75,80,  81.  82,  89,  97' 
Monro,  i  99,  104, 124,  130,  132,  134' 
Monroe,  I  135,137.140,157,  Ki2, 163> 
Munro,  1  164, 173, 174, 190, 196,  197- 
Munroe,  200, 202  206,  207, 208, 210, 

(.266 
Morgan,      ....     98, 152 


Morgridne  . 

Morrice, 

Morrill, 

Morris, 

Morse, 

Morton, 

Mott.    . 


36 
97 
97 

266 
150,266 

101 
96 


N 

Nash,  .  82,  99.  105,  llil.  196,  20!) 
«._,,  (63,  83,  91,92,  94,  95,  100,  103. 
will's  128,  129,  147,  156,  156,161, 

•"•   U84,   198,  199,  200,  210 
Nelson,        ....    230,  261 


Newel, 

Newell,  f 

Newton, 

Nicholson, 

Nicol&on, 

Nickerson, 

Niles,  . 

Norman, 

North, 

Northy, 

Norton, 

Nye,     . 


161 

265 
95,  136, 188,  190 

94 

62,  64,  146,  266 
233 

.      92,  181 

181 

64,  92 

14,  83, 169 


Oakman,     ....  266 

Oldham,        96,  97,  105,  266,  270,  284 

Orr 77,  95,  145 

Otis,  3,  60,  70,  88,  108,  109,  110,  118, 

119, 182,  192, 195,  214,  2.50,  266 
Ozias 102,  267 


Packard,     ,       .       .    103, 163, 267 

Paine 266 

Paley,  .  .  .  .  29, 33, 84 
13,  59,  76,  78,  87,  88,  93, 
95,96,97,102,105,110,114, 
Palmar  H8,  1^0,  122, 124, 129, 131, 
Palmer'  I33,  135>  I37,  148>  1"9>  181, 
6  '  183,  184,  185;  187, 189, 191, 
193,  196, 201,  208, 209,  228, 
267 
Pardy,  ....  267 

Parker 88,  99 

Parkman 94 

Farmer,      ....          228 
Parris,         ....  180 

Parsons,      ....  20 

Payson 33, 164 

Peaks,  .  .  .  .  98, 145 
Percival,  ....  267 
Perkins,  .  .  .  26.  28.  32,  267 
Perry,  4,  27,  6.'!,  77,  81,  83,  84,  91,97, 
98,  102,  103,  104,  105,  106,  107, 
109,  111,  112,  113,  114,  118,  119, 
121,  122,  123,  125,  144,  145,  147, 
149,  151,  152,  163,  154,  155,  161, 
162,  165,  168,  169,  170,  171,  179, 
183,  200,  202.  20B,  208,  209,  267, 
268,  269,  270,  272 
Peter,  t  74,  87,  88,  93,  95,  108,  110, 
Peters,  { 113,  180,  185, 191,  207 
Peterson.  75,  93,  94,  105,  160,  194, 

196,  209,  267 
Philips,  [ 
Phillips, ! 
Phinney, 
Pierce, 
Pinchin, 
Pool,    I 
Poole,  j 
Porter, 
Powers, 


100,  106,  270,  871,  295 

1'71 
191 
92 


290 
28 


Prat, 
Pratt, 


PAGE 

75,  8J,  87,  88, 
9S,  100,  101, 
114,  123,  125, 
132,  133,  135, 

133,  141,  142,  143,  144,  146, 
155,  KiT,  179, 
188,  191,  196, 
240,  272,  280, 


65,  67, <«,  74, 
89,  90,  93,  94, 
102,  103,  105, 
127,  128,  129, 


148,  151.  164, 
182,  184,  185, 
197,  207,  211, 
286 

Prentice,     . 

Prince, 

Prior, 

Prouty,  72,  82.  90,  92, 
130,  131,  133 

Puffer, 


62 
105 

89,91,  92,93 
111,  121,  128, 

273 


Quincy, 
Quindley, 


Q 


R 


161 
273 


/d,  58,  61,  70,  71,  72,  73, 
75,  77,  79,  87,  89, 90, 92, 
93,94,95,96,97,98,99, 
100,  102,  103,  104,  105, 
106,  107,  108,  109,  110, 
Ramsdale,     111,  112,  114,  115,  118, 
Ramsdel,     /  119, 120,  121,  122,  123, 
Ramsdell,   \  124, 125,  126,  1»7,  135, 
136,  140,  145,  146,  148, 
149,  151,  152,  156,  Ki9, 
180,  181,  182,  185,  187, 
190,  192,  194.  195,  196, 
200,  202,  204,  205,  206, 
\209,  273,  274 
(72,  76,78,80.  91,  93,  97, 
Randal     I  125'  I27-  132-  I34-   I38- 
Randal  ,  \  1»9'   140-  1«,   145,   147, 
1    [148,   150,   155,   183,  190, 
(192,   199,   206,  208,  274 
Ransom,  .  ...  184 

Ray, 289 

Read,  I  84.  98, 103,  106, 139, 151, 165, 
Reed, )  247,  274 

Records,  /  „.,  ,,0  1K/1   10, 

Rlccarda,  {  '  w« 152' 154'  181 
Richmond,  64.  142, 146,  192,  201 
Ripley,  .  77,  90,  94, 127,  274,  275 
11,  65,  76,  82.  89,  96,  97- 
101,  102,  103,  104,  114, 
123,  125,  12^,  12-.),  13,). 
Robbins,  134,  135,  138,  145,  146, 
Robins,  147,  148,  161,  162,  154, 
162,  185.  188,  192,  194, 
197,  203.  205,  209,  258, 
275,  276,  290 
Robcrson,'  ....  287 

Robinson,  .        .        .91, 287 

Rockwood,  .  .  31, 35, 39,  41 
Rogers.  65.  66,  68.  79,  82,  84,  88,  89, 
90,  93.  94. 95,  98, 101, 110. 112, 113, 
115,  123,  124,  125,  126,  128,  130, 
131,  132,  133,  141,  162,  153,  161. 
183,  184,  185,  186,  187,  188,  189, 
201.  204,  205,  206.  213.  276 
Rose.  6.  11.  58.  59.  65.  71,  76.  78,  80, 
,*1.  85.  90.  92,  93.94, 101, 102,  108, 
109,  111,  112.  114,  119,  120,  121, 
122,  123,  125,  138,  140,  141,  142, 
143,  144,  145,  147,  149,  157,  158, 


INDEX. 


313 


PAGE 

169,  160,  181,  189,  191,  194,  197, 
204,  205,  206.  208,  209,  111,  277, 
283 

Rowland,    ....  50 

Ruggles,  .  .  .  68,92,149 
Rumney,  ....  276 
Russel,  J  158,'159,  160,  161, 162, 163, 
Russell,  J  164,  277 


Salmon,    I  63,  99.  153,  154.  155,  156, 
Salmond,  (  158.  209,  277.  27S,  291 

'  84,88,102,104,174 


21,22,25,161,253 

Sedg\vick,  ....  22 

Sessions,     ....  48 

Shaw,  .        .        .        .     97,  160 

Sheldon,       71,  88,  110,  114,  121,  124 
Sigourney,          .        .        .  214 

Sime,  .....  277 

Simonds  .....          277 
Simons,       ....  133 

f  51.  100,  101,  106,  127, 
Simmons,        129-  131,  132,  133,  134, 

ondB  •!  l36'  139-  141-  152-  153' 
a6'  I  155,  156,  158.  175,  188, 

I  198,  201,  205 

Skiff,    .....        5,55 

Smith,  12,  13,  20,  21,  22,  23,  24,  25, 

42,  61,  65,  67,  68,  70,  79,  80,  83,  88, 

99,  101,  103,  104,  106,  107,  108,  148, 

154,  155,156,157,  158,  161,  162, 

169,  204,  207,  212,  278,  279 

Snow,  132,  147,  152,  153,  154,  155,  157, 

200,  204.  240,  262 

Soper,  10,  11,  80,  91,  94,  106,  193,  197, 

204,  279 
Soule  ......       3,  135 

South  worth,  44,  46,  48,  99,  100,  213 

72,  90,  126,  127,  279,  290 
opeer,  ) 

Spofford,     ....  27 

Sprague,     ....  118 

Spring,        ....  17 

Standish,    .        .        .    200,204,379 

Staples,  5,  55,  73,  75,  77,96,  113,117, 

118,  120,  129,  131,  133,  135,  136, 

138,  144,  145,  147,  148,  160,  179, 

180,  182,  185,  190,  191 

Steel,    .....  59 

Sterling,      .        .        .       98,198,204 

Sternhold,  ....  4 

Sternhold  &  Hopkins,     .          4,  6 

Stetson,  2,  11,  12,  31,  39,  40,  43,  65, 

66,  67,  69,  71,  72,  73,  74,  75,  76,  77, 

80,  82,  83,  84,  85.  87,  89,  90.  91,  93, 

94,  96,  98,  99,  100,  101,  102,  103, 

104,  106,  106,  107,  108,  109,  110, 

111,  112,   113,  114,  115,  116,  117, 

118,  119,  120,  121,  122,  123,  124, 

125,  126,  127,  128,  129,  130,  131, 

132,  133,  134,  137,  138,  139,  140, 

141,  142,  143,  144,  145,  146,  147, 

148,  149,  150,  151,  162,  154,  157, 

158,  160,  161,  162,  163,  104,  165, 

166,  167,  168,  173,  181,  182,  184, 

185,  186,  187,  188,  189,  190,  191, 

192,  193,  194,  195,  197,  199,  ZOO, 

201,  202,  203,  204,  205,  206,  207, 
208,  209,  210,  211,  212,  224,  2»4, 


PAGE 

263,  267,  279,  280,  281,  282,  283, 
284,  28t> 
Stevens,  43,  93,   110,  1-20,  163,  167, 

189 
Stewart,      ....          284 

Still, 94 

Stockbridge,  6.  6,  9,  47,  55,  57,  58, 
62,  72,  75,  78,  84,  88.  90,  93,  96, 
97,  98, 100,  102,  103, 106,  111,  112, 
113,  114,  115,  116,  119,  121,  122, 
123,  124,  132,  133,  137,  143,  145, 
146,  147,  148,  149,  150,  151,  152, 
153,  154,  155,  157,  160,  161,  165, 
174,  180,  181,  184,  185,  188,  192, 
196,  200,  203,  204,  208,  209,  210, 
214,  257,  266,  284,  285,  288,  295, 
297 
Stoddard,  42,  72,  83,  103,  104,  165, 

181, 182,  191,  286 
Stodder,      ....          104 

Stone, 160 

Storer,        .       .       .       .     61, 127 
Strong,        ....  64 

,  10, 63,  65,  72,  74,  75,  77, 
79,  80,83,  88,  91,  92,  93, 
94.  95,  96,  98.  100,  102, 
103,106,106,107,109,110, 
111,112,113,114,117,118, 
119,121,122,123,124,126, 
Studley ,      127, 128, 180, 131 , 133, 135, 
Studly,        137,138,141,143,146,148, 
149,150,152,159,160,181, 
1 182, 183, 184, 185, 188, 189, 
190,191,192,193,194,196, 
197,199,201,207,208,212, 
241, 259, 278, 283, 286, 287, 
288,289,303 
Sturtevant,         .        .        .    289, 290 
Sumner,      ....    160, 283 

Swift, 61 

Sylvester,  2, 4,  7,  50,  63,  65,  67,  68, 
71,  73,  76,  78,  80.  81,  83,  84,  86, 
88,  89,  90,  91,  92, 93,  94,  95, 96, 97, 
98,  99,  100,  101,  103, 104, 109,  111, 
112,  113,  114,  115,  118,  120,  121, 
122,  123,  124,  125,  126,  127,  128, 
130,  131,  132,  133,  134,  135,  136, 
137,  138,  139,  140,  141,  142,  143, 
144,  145,  146,  149,  162,  154,  155, 
156,  157,  158,  161,  164,  165,  166, 
174,  178,  180,  181,  183,  184,  186, 
187,  188,  189,  190,  191,  193,  195, 
197,  198,  200,  201,  202,  203,  204, 
205,  206.  210,  215,  272,  290,  291 
Symmods,  . 


1110 


Tailor,  )  1,  5,  55,  85,  89,  91,  92,  109, 
Taylor,  J  110, 166, 181, 187,  291 
Tamplin,     ....          115 
Tappan,       ....  174 

Tate  &  Bradv,  ...  6 

Teague,  139, 140,  142,  144,  148,  150, 
193,  194 

Temple 17 

'26,101,2,7.269 

Thayer,  38,  41,  43,  47,  83,  176,  291, 

292,  295 
Thomas,  26,  72,  81,  86,  96,  104,  106, 

130/162, 163,  243,  270,  292 
Thompson,         .        .    160,  163, 292 


57,69,71.72.87,89 


HAOE 

Thorndike,        ...          259 

Thurston 26 

Tiffany 181,  m 

Tilden,63,  72,  77,  91,  95,  104,  105, 
106,  126,  127,  128,  130,  132,  136, 
147,  152,  163,  154,  166,  15«,  186, 

186,  188,  202,  205,  206,  271,  279, 
292,  293 

Tileston,      ....  1 

Tilson 97 

Tobey, ( 
Toby,   | 

Titus 124 

Tollman    (8,31,66,81,82,83,84,88, 
To   ,  in     <96,102.131.156,l.;i.ir,:t, 

an>  (165,168,174,210,203 
Torrey,  3,  6, 15,  58,  69,  65,  70,  71,  72, 
76,  76,  77,  78,  81,  82, 88, 89.  !)0, 94, 
95,  96.  97,  98,  106,  107,  110,  113, 
114,  118,  122,  123,  124,  126.  127, 
128,  129,  130,  131,  132,  13.",,  136, 
130,  137,  138,  139,  140,  14<;,  117, 
149,  150,  151,  153,  166,  164,  169, 
180,  181,  183,  185,  186,  188,  190, 
191,  192,  193,  194,  199,  201,  204, 
205,  207,  209,  293 
Totman,  .  .  .106, 160, 293 

Toto, 94,  130 

Tower,  51,  91, 103.  106, 115, 160, 161, 

195,  208,  293.  294 

Towne,        ....  22 

Townsend,.       ...          148 

Tribou,        .        .        .    106,272,294 

Truman,      ....          268 

Tubbs,         .        .        .    102, 2!»4, 296 

Turcotte,     ....  241 

Turner,  2,  5,  7,  55,  58,  60,  65,  74,  75, 

76,  77,  79,  80,  82,  85.  87,  89,  93, 

94,  95,  96,  97,  99,  100,  101,  102, 

106,  107,  108,  110,  111,  112,  113, 

114,  115,  117,  118,  121,  122,  123, 

124,  125,  126,  127,  128,  129,  130, 

132,  135,  138,  139,  140,  141,  142, 

145,  146,  149,  152,  163,  154,  165, 

157,  158,  159,  160,  161,  162,  165, 

166,  168,  174,  180,  182,  183.  185, 

187,  189,  190,  192,  193,  194,  195, 
198,  200,  201,  202,  203,  205,  20*, 
210,  211,  280,  281,  282,  283,  295, 
296,  297 


I 


Utter 90,180 


Viaughan 105 

Vinal,  106,  107,  118,  141,  179,  180, 
181, 186,  187,  297 


Wade, 106 

Wadsworth,       ...          182 
Wait,  )  i -in   208 

Wate,  i        '       '       '       '   190>  208 

Waldo 108,229 

Waldron,    ....          271 
Wales,  61,77,96,  101,  144,  145,  14C, 

148,  160,  162,  198.201,203 
Walker,  31,  35,  36,  43,  45, 105,  104 


3*4 


INDEX. 


PAGE 

Wallace 291 

"Ward,  .        .        .        .        28, 31, 148 

Wardell 92 

Wardrobe 297,  303 

Warren,  119.  161,  218,  241,  247,  279, 

298,  297,  307 

Washburn,  .  .  101,146,266 
Washington,  ...  303 
Waterman,  84,  97,  100,  136, 142, 143, 

174,  175,  178,  190,  290,  297 

Waters 92 

Wayford,    ....  142 

Webb 99 

Webster,      .        .        .     89,128,251 

Wendell 292 

Wheaton,  .  .  .  60,141,214 
Whitcomb,  ...  100 

White,  31,  43,  63,  74,  77,  79,  89,  97, 

103,  105,  111,  133,  134,  146,   151, 

152,  164,  162,  189,  192,  194,  195, 

197,  199,  204,  207,  297 

Whitefleld,         ...  6 

f74,  77,  78,  88,  91.  93,  97, 

I  103,   109,   120,   121,    129, 

Whiten,     !  131,   133,  134,  135,  136, 

Whitten,  <  137,  138,  139,   140,  141, 

I  143,   145,  146,   148,   149, 

(160,   151,   186,  190,   191, 

Whiting,  63,  65,  66,  67,  68,  79,  82,  83, 

98,  99, 102, 161, 162, 153, 1S4, 155, 


156,  157,  158,  159,  195,  196,  197, 

198,  199,  202,  203,  204,  207,  209, 

210,  211,  218,  259,  297,  298,  299, 

300,  301.  302,  303,  304,  306,  307 

Whitman,  13, 106, 165,  156,  158,  203 

Whitmarih,       ...  31 

Whitting,    .   67,68,81,105,106,209 

Wight,         .        .        31, 32, 164,  175 

Wilder,  48,  81,  82,  83,  103,  162,  163, 

171,  174,  209,  210,  211,  304,  305, 

306 

Wilke 88 

Wilks,  57,  70,  73,  88,  107,  109,  110, 
111,  113,  115,  118,  119,  120,  121, 
123,  124,  127,  129,  135,  167,  180, 
183,184 

Willard 262 

Williams,  160, 161, 168, 163,165,208, 
306 

48,  85,  306,  307 


Willis, 

Willet, 

Willett, 

Willitt,   . 

Williston, 

Willner, 

Wilson, 

Wilton, 

Windsor, 


77,  95,  101,  144,  145 


33 
281) 
3(10 
246 
91, 118,  184 


Wing,  63,  74,  88,  96,  99, 101, 105,  106, 
107,  109,  110,  111,  120,  134,  155, 


PAGE 

157,  158,  169,  182,  188,  187,  188, 

189,  193,  194,  195,  206,  207,  208, 

227  307 
Winslo'w,  35,  63,  65,  SO,  89,  91,  102, 

123,  124,  126,  131,  155,  208,  210, 

307 

4.  74,  76,  76,  77,  79,  88, 
,  89.  90.  93,  94, 96, 97, 100, 
Witherel,      101,  113,   116,  138,  139, 
Witherell,  <  140,  141,  142,  143,  145, 
J46,   147,   148,  160,  168, 
179,   180,  181,  184,  185, 
.187,  189,  192,  199,  209 

Witherly 179 

Withington,        ...  102 

Wood,  18,  89, 163, 164,  165,  303,  307, 

308 

Woodbury,         .  24 

Woods,        ....  95 

Woodward,  49,  61,77, 143,  144.  187, 

189,  192 
Woodworth,  63,  89,   100,  103,   129, 

143,  153, 154 
Wright.  76,  83,  127,  136,  161,  162, 

164,  183,  187,  192,  207,  307 
Young,  63.  76,  79,  93,  98,  100,  101, 

104,  109,  110,  112,  120,  121,  122, 

139,  140,  141,  142,  143.  144,  146, 

155,  156,  157,  158,  168,  182,  191, 

194,  277,  308 


INDEX  OF  TOWNS. 


PAGE 

PAGE 

PAGE 

A 

B 

Limerick  

168 

Abington,  1,  2,  11. 

15,  17,  21,  26, 

East  Abington, 

31,43 

Lunenburg, 

100 

28,  36,  48,  61,  62,  64,  79,  86,  92,  94, 

East  Haddam, 

15 

85,  96,  97,  100,  101 

,  103,   105,  106, 

Eastham  ,    . 

38 

122,  187,  169,  178, 
Abington  Centre, 
Acton, 
Assonet, 
Audover,    . 
Attleborough,    . 

211,296 
.       31,  40 
61 
32.  46,  178 
15,  49 
.      15,  105 

Easth  amp  ton, 
East  Haverhlll, 
East  Jaffrey, 
Edgartown, 
Elmwood,  . 

33 
28 
49 
169 
54 

Mansfield,         ...           15 
Marlboro',  ....            13 
Marshfleld,  36,  48,  61,  81,  84,  86,  89, 
90,  96,  100,  101,  102,  104,  106,  177, 
183,  192,  222 
Mashpee,    .       .       .       .        6,  68 

F 

Massillon,  .... 

22 

B 

Medway,    .... 

15,22 

Bangor, 
Barn  stable, 
Barre,  . 

26,88 
11,  62,  101 
105 

Falmouth,  . 
Francistown,     .       . 
Frankfort, 
Freeport,    . 
Freetown,  . 

.     59,  219 
168 
35 
.    168,199 
33,  46,  178 

15 
64,106 
178 

Middleborough, 
Milford,      . 

N 

Barrlngton, 
Bath,  T 

15,16,18 

M   ift; 

Belchertown,     ...            21 
Belfast,       ....          168 
Bonn  Island,      ...           242 
Boston,  3,  22,  24,  25.  32,  33,  39,  46, 
50,  51,  64,  55,  57.  82,  95,  168,275 
Boylston,    .        •        .         28,  23,  25 
Braintree,  .        .        .     4,  21,  26,  28 
Bridgewater,  32,  88,  90,  91,  93,  97, 
100,  104,  106,  106,  118 
Brooks  26,  81 

C 

G 

Gardner,    . 
Granville,  . 
Greenland, 

H 

Halifax,       15,23,39, 
Hall's  Hill, 
Hanson,  21,  31,  35,  41, 

51 
16 
100 

43,  64,  97,  103 
43 
44,46,48,211, 

Nantucket, 

60,94 
22 
22 
169 
168 
31 
88,174 
17,  211 
39,174 
48,233 
26 
60,169 

Newburyport,    .               . 
New  Bedford,   . 
New  Salem, 
North  Abington,              . 
North  Adams,    .              33, 
North  Bridgewater, 
North  Marshfleld, 
North  Scituate, 
North  Wrentliain, 
North  Yarmouth,     . 

Cambridge,       . 

11,33,62 

213,  296 
Harpswell, 

167 

49,50 

Camden,     . 

.    102,  105 

Haverhill,  . 

.       22,24 

Cape  Breton,     . 

129 

Hebron, 

22 

O 

Carver, 

40,46 

Hlllsboro',  .                                   16 

Hi  11  ii-li  u  111      O1       QK      KT      C1       flfi      Ofl     Ol 

14 

v/entre  Aoington, 
Centre  Hanover, 

214 

rnngnum,  oi,  Jo   o<.  oi,  oo,  .nt,  ,n. 
92,  96,  99,  102  103,  106.  120 

Oakland,     .... 

287 

Chester, 

26 

Hopklnton,                . 

12,  22,  25 

Orrlngton,  .... 

38 

Chesterfield, 

.     96,  188 

Hubbardston, 

49,  50,  51 

Chlltonvllle, 

43,  44,  45 

Hull,    .... 

95 

p 

Cincinnati,  . 

169 

16 

Cohasset,    . 

21,  32,  100,  276 

49,60 

Coleralne,  . 

49,  50 

J 

Pembroke,  4,  6,  56.  57,  61,  62, 

81,  87, 

Concord,     . 

100 

88,  89,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95, 

96,  97, 

Jackson,     . 

26 

98,99,  100,  101,  102,  103,  105,  106, 

D 

124,  128,  167,  179,  181,  187 

192 

K 

Perkins, 

28 

Dartmouth, 

89 

Pittsfleld, 

168 

Dedham,    . 

.   2,20,52 

Kingston,      23,  45,  48 

,  100,  101,  124 

Plymouth,       7,  15,  23,  44,  90 

,91,98 

Devonshire, 

7 

Kittery, 

11 

Plympton,          .       .        41 

43,94 

Dorchester, 

102 

28 

Dun  barton, 

22 

L 

Poultney, 

22,23 

Durham,     . 

104 

Prospect, 

37 

Duxbury,    .       .  75 

89,  99,  106,  177    Lancaster,  . 

60,  62,  78    Providence 

16 

INDEX. 


Q 

Quincy,       .       , 

R 

Randolph, 
Reading, 
Rehoboth, 
Rochester,               1< 

PAGE 

4 

.       26,64 
12,  13,  62 
15 
I,  58,  64,  93,  95 

Searsport,  . 
Sharon, 
Sherborn,    . 
South  Abiugtou, 
South  Marsnfleld, 
South  Plymouth, 
South  Weymouth, 
Spencer, 
Stafford, 

PAGE 
26 
56 
94 
44 
.       38,  48 
.  39,  42,  45 
.    27,28,41,44 
.     97,  167 
.     93,  167 

U 

Uxbrldge,  .... 
W 

Washington, 
Watertown, 
Waverly.    .... 
Westfleld,   .... 

PAGE 

15 

22 
14,61 
178 

88 

Rockland, 
Rowley, 
Roxbury, 

43 
15 

4 

Sterling,     . 
Stockton,     . 

11,  12 
38,  44,  85 
38 

Westminster, 
West  Prospect, 
West  Roxbury,         . 

22 
26 

50 

8 

Salem, 
Sandwich,  . 
Sandy  Point,     . 
Scitnate,  1,  2,  3,  6,  10, 

99 
6,  58,  167,  182 
38 
21,  27,  28,  31, 

Sudbury,     . 
Sylvester,  . 

T 

Taunt  on,      .        .   3 
Temple, 

.  7,12,61 
168 

33,  49,  101,  178 
55 

Westerly  
Weston,       .       .     61,  100, 
Weybridge, 
Weymouth,  21,  26,28,64,81 
106,263 
Wheaton,    .... 
Williston,    .... 

85,164 
106,  169 
22 
,  82,  104. 

50 
33 

48,  50,  57,  68,  61, 
84,  85,  87,  88,  89, 
94   95,  96,  97,  99, 
106,  119,  121,  128, 

62,  75,  81,  82, 
90,  91,  92,93, 
101,  102,  104, 
129,  130,  164, 

Thetford,    . 
Tinmouth,  . 
Tiverton,    . 
Tolland, 

24 

22 
88 
59 

Wrentham, 
Y 

15 

168,  174,  175,  178 
Scotland,     . 

32 

Townsend, 
Turner, 

104 
.    100,101 

York,  . 

11,48 

ERRATA. 

Page    3.     For  "Bush"  read  "Buck." 

"     12  and  13.     The  page  beading  should  be  "  Rev.  John  Mellen  "  not 

"Rev.  Calvin  Chaddock.' 

"     37.     For  "  Joseph  "  Cook  read  "  Isaac  "  Cook. 
"     14.     The  page  heading  should    be   "Rev.  Calvin  Chaddock"  not 

'•  Rev.  Seth  Chapin." 

"     48.     Read  "  I.  M.  Wilder"  instead  of  "  J.  M.  Wilder." 
"     95.     "  Gamaliel  "  instead  of  "  Gamabiel." 
"     97.     "  of  "  not  "  or,"  in  23rd  line. 
"   174.     •'  North  Adams  "  not  "  North  Aams." 
"   236.     "Chaddock"  instead  of  "  Craddock." 
"  240.     "  Sept.  16th,  1862  "  instead  of  "  Sept.  16th,  1863." 


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